India Champions Africa's Inclusion in UNSC Reform

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, R Ravindra, has advocated for African representation in both permanent and non-permanent categories of the United Nations Security Council. At a high-level debate, he emphasized the need for UNSC reform to reflect current geopolitical realities and better safeguard global peace.

India has taken a strong stance on the need for African representation in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as part of essential reforms for a more effective body. India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, R Ravindra, underscored this imperative during a high-level debate at the UNSC.

'We are convinced that African representation in both permanent and non-permanent categories will be an indispensable part of UNSC reform for a more representative and effective council,' Ravindra stated, calling out the UNSC for failing to fulfill its primary responsibilities amid recent global geopolitical upheavals.

Highlighting the relationship between G4 nations and Africa, Ravindra stressed that it is established on mutual trust and respect. He reiterated G4's unwavering support for Africa’s legitimate demands and aspirations. The current 15-member UNSC comprises five permanent members with veto power and ten non-permanent seats, with three allocated to African states.

The necessity for Africa’s greater involvement in global security and development was echoed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Addressing the Security Council, Guterres called for a permanent seat for Africa, pointing out that the UNSC makeup has not evolved to meet contemporary global challenges.

'We cannot accept that the world's preeminent peace and security body lacks a permanent voice for a continent of well over a billion people ... nor can we accept that Africa's views are undervalued on questions of peace and security, both on the continent and around the world,' Guterres said.