At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined French President Emmanuel Macron to express support for India’s bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations. United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Both leaders emphasized the need for a more inclusive and representative Security Council, which reflects the evolution of the global landscape.
Starmer’s call for a more representative UNSC
During his speech to the UN General Assembly, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a transformation of the UN Security Council, advocating for a more diverse and effective body. “The Security Council has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act, not paralyzed by politics,” Starmer said. He then called for permanent seats for India, Brazil, Japan, Germany and African representation, along with an increase in the number of elected members.
Macron’s support for India
French President Emmanuel Macron defended reforms in the UN Security Council and advocated expanding its permanent membership. In his speech to the UN General Assembly in New York, Macron highlighted the importance of making the Security Council more efficient and reflective of contemporary geopolitical realities.
“We have a Security Council that is blocked… Let’s make the UN more efficient. We have to make it more representative,” Macron stressed. He further emphasized that India, along with Germany, Japan, Brazil and two African countries, should be included as permanent members.
Modi’s call for institutional reforms
Macron and Starmer’s support comes on the heels of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the “Future Summit.” Modi highlighted the critical need for reforms in global institutions, including the UN Security Council, to maintain their relevance and effectiveness in fostering global peace and development.
The current composition of the UN Security Council
The UNSC is currently composed of 15 members: five permanent members with veto power (the United States, China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom) and ten non-permanent members, elected for two-year terms. The Council’s primary responsibilities include investigating conflicts, launching peacekeeping missions, and imposing sanctions when necessary. Its decisions shape international responses to global crises, underscoring the importance of reforming the body to better address modern challenges.
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