India’s bid for permanent membership of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) received a major boost on Monday.“All of us are celebrating the fact that we can talk about U.N. reform with an actual piece of paper on the table,” India’s Permanent Representative to the U.N.
New Delhi described the General Assembly’s decision as “historic” and “pathbreaking”. “This is a significant development as after more than two decades, we can now commence text-based negotiations so that the long-pending reforms of the Security Council can be achieved,” a spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs said.
What does this decision really mean?
While it is significant, Monday’s decision simply means that for the first time in “more than two decades of discussions”, as the ministry of external affairs statement said, “we can now commence text-based negotiations”
Current Permanent Members in UNSC:
As of now, there are 15 members on the UNSC. Five of those US, UK, France, China and Russia are permanent members.The remaining 10 non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms, starting 1 January,Five members are replaced each year.
Importance of India being in UNSC:
India is the largest contributor to the UN Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), with nearly 180,000 troops serving in 44 missions since it was established. India’s elevation will also be an acknowledgment of its rise as a global power, ready to play a key role in the council’s objectives of international peace and security.India is also among the highest financial contributors to the UN, with the country making regular donations to several UN organs like the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF).
Supporters and Opposers for India in UNSC:
China is the only permanent member that has been ambiguous in its support for India.Other member states, like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Malaysia and the whole of the African Union have also endorsed India’s bid.
UFC(Uniting for Consensus) so called group which includes countries like Italy,Pakisthan,Mexico are opposing India's bid in UNSC.The list also includes Argentina, South Korea, Spain, Turkey and Indonesia.
How can India become a permanent member?
The reform of the Security Council can only take place if two-thirds of UN member states vote in favour, along with an affirmative vote from all the permanent members, who enjoy the veto power. Effectively, even if India secures the support of two-thirds of UN members, who are present and voting, it would still need the five permanent members to not use the veto and thereby, prevent the adoption of the reform process.
New Delhi described the General Assembly’s decision as “historic” and “pathbreaking”. “This is a significant development as after more than two decades, we can now commence text-based negotiations so that the long-pending reforms of the Security Council can be achieved,” a spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs said.
What does this decision really mean?
While it is significant, Monday’s decision simply means that for the first time in “more than two decades of discussions”, as the ministry of external affairs statement said, “we can now commence text-based negotiations”
Current Permanent Members in UNSC:
As of now, there are 15 members on the UNSC. Five of those US, UK, France, China and Russia are permanent members.The remaining 10 non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms, starting 1 January,Five members are replaced each year.
Importance of India being in UNSC:
India is the largest contributor to the UN Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), with nearly 180,000 troops serving in 44 missions since it was established. India’s elevation will also be an acknowledgment of its rise as a global power, ready to play a key role in the council’s objectives of international peace and security.India is also among the highest financial contributors to the UN, with the country making regular donations to several UN organs like the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF).
Supporters and Opposers for India in UNSC:
China is the only permanent member that has been ambiguous in its support for India.Other member states, like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Malaysia and the whole of the African Union have also endorsed India’s bid.
UFC(Uniting for Consensus) so called group which includes countries like Italy,Pakisthan,Mexico are opposing India's bid in UNSC.The list also includes Argentina, South Korea, Spain, Turkey and Indonesia.
How can India become a permanent member?
The reform of the Security Council can only take place if two-thirds of UN member states vote in favour, along with an affirmative vote from all the permanent members, who enjoy the veto power. Effectively, even if India secures the support of two-thirds of UN members, who are present and voting, it would still need the five permanent members to not use the veto and thereby, prevent the adoption of the reform process.
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