After France, UK's Keir Starmer voices support for India’s permanent membership at UNSC

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced his support for India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, following a similar endorsement from French President Emmanuel Macron.Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Keir Starmer said, “The Security Council has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act – not paralysed by politics.”

Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Keir Starmer said, “The Security Council has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act – not paralysed by politics.”

He added, “We want to see permanent African representation on the Council, Brazil, India, Japan and Germany as permanent members, and more seats for elected members as well.”

India has been leading the charge at the UN for urgent, long-overdue reforms of the Security Council, asserting that it rightfully deserves a permanent seat at the UN's high table. India contends that the 15-member council, established in 1945, is “outdated and fails to represent the current geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.”

India's most recent term at the UN high table was as a non-permanent member from 2021 to 2022. There is an increasing call to expand the number of permanent members to better reflect the realities of today's global dynamics.

source: Hindustan Times