India will work for a secure, peaceful and equitable world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said while launching India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term.
Stating that India will ensure that issues like free, open and rule-based maritime order, including safety of seafarers and combating terror financing, get the “attention they deserve” at the UN Security Council, Jaishankar outlined in detail India’s approach to the United Nations, emphasising that it is rooted in “Shanti: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity”.
Launching India’s campaign for the two-year tenure at an event in the UN headquarters attended by UN Ambassadors, diplomats and officials, the External Affairs Minister said, “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 remaining a bystander.”
"A world where the promise of technology is fully realised while safeguarding against its misuse and misapplication. A world as well whose oceans are safe and secure so that maritime lifelines are not threatened. A world where the scourge of terrorism is countered by choking the resources that feed it, and a world where climate action and climate justice, clean energy transitions and sustainable growth hold value,” he added.
Elections for the 2028-29 term will be held in June next year when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the Asia-Pacific Group.
Meets UN Secretary General Guterres
Jaishankar also met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres later in the day. The two discussed global developments, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine. Jaishankar had undertaken an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5-10 and arrived in New York over the weekend. From New York, he will go to Brussels, where he will attend the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact with his EU and Belgian counterparts.
Announces aid for Palestine
Jaishankar also announced fresh humanitarian assistance to Palestine. Outlining New Delhi’s “contribution to global well-being”, he underlined India’s support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which has increasingly come under scrutiny from the US and Israel over alleged ties to organisations like Hamas.
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