Moscow — In a significant endorsement of reform in global governance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that India, Brazil, and African nations should be granted permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This assertion was made during an interview with the state-owned TASS news agency, where Lavrov emphasized the importance of ensuring that the global majority is adequately represented at the UN high table. “Countries such as India, Brazil, as well as representatives of Africa should have been permanently in the Security Council for a long time.
This is necessary to ensure representativeness, representation of the global majority,” Lavrov remarked. India, which last served as a non-permanent member of the UNSC from 2021 to 2022, has been actively advocating for reform of the Security Council. Indian officials argue that the existing 15-member council, established in 1945, fails to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities and does not adequately represent the diverse interests of nations today. The Indian government has long maintained that it deserves a permanent seat at the influential decision-making table.
The call for reform has garnered support from various world leaders. Notably, last month, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron in endorsing India's bid for a permanent seat on the UNSC. This growing support highlights a shared recognition of the need for a Security Council that better reflects the current global landscape. As calls for change continue to mount, the question of permanent membership remains pivotal in discussions about the future of the UNSC and its role in addressing pressing international challenges. This development underscores a broader movement towards inclusivity and representation in global governance structures, reflecting the aspirations of emerging economies and the African continent.
