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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have expressed their support for India’s desire to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This announcement came during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where both leaders highlighted the need for a more inclusive and representative Security Council to reflect today’s global changes.
In his speech at the UN, Starmer called for reforms in the UNSC, urging it to become a more diverse and effective body. He said, “The Security Council has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act – not paralyzed by politics.” He advocated for permanent seats for India, Brazil, Japan, Germany, and for better representation from African nations, as well as an increase in elected members.
Macron echoed Starmer’s sentiments, stressing the need for UNSC reforms to enhance its efficiency. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, he noted, “We have a Security Council that is blocked… Let’s make the UN more efficient. We have to make it more representative.” He also supported India’s inclusion as a permanent member, alongside Germany, Japan, Brazil, and two African countries.
This push for reform comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for changes in global institutions during the ‘Summit of the Future.’ Modi emphasized that reforms in the UNSC are essential for maintaining its relevance and effectiveness in promoting global peace and development.
Currently, the UNSC consists of 15 members: five permanent members (the United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) who have veto power, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. The UNSC is responsible for investigating conflicts, launching peacekeeping missions, and imposing sanctions, making it crucial to reform the Council to better handle modern global challenges.
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