Jaishankar Launches India’s UNSC Bid With Focus On Global South
NEW YORK, NY- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delhi’s vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order.
Addressing the launch event, Jaishankar stressed that the world is facing unprecedented challenges and called for stronger leadership from the United Nations and its principal security body.
“We are witnessing levels of conflict, violence and instability that threaten even those who may be far away,” Jaishankar said.
“To address this complexity, the UN must take the lead and the Security Council must show the way.”
Highlighting India’s broader vision for global governance, he added, “As we contemplate the global order, India’s focus will be on working for a secure, peaceful and equitable world. A world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure. A world where peacekeeping is ready for contemporary and future challenges, a world where multilateralism reflects contemporary realities and provides effective solutions, not remain on high standards, a world where the promise of technologies is fulfilled…”
Following the launch, Jaishankar shared details of India’s campaign on X, saying, “Pleased to launch India’s campaign for the UN Security Council 2028–29.”
He said India’s approach would be rooted in SHANTI — Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity — and guided by dialogue, cooperation and efforts to bridge differences among nations.
The minister also outlined India’s commitment to building a future-ready UN peacekeeping framework that is better equipped, technologically enabled, realistically mandated and focused on core objectives. India would also continue to champion the Women, Peace and Security agenda and support a greater role for women peacekeepers.
On emerging technologies, Jaishankar said India would promote a human-centric vision of artificial intelligence anchored in inclusivity, security and the public good, while working to counter the misuse of AI and threats to international peace and security.
He said India would also promote a free, open and rules-based maritime order in accordance with international law, combat piracy, safeguard seafarers and support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.
Jaishankar also underlined the need for sustained efforts to counter terror financing and called for a transparent sanctions regime based on objective and evidence-based proposals for listing terrorist groups. (IANS)
