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Russia backs India for permanent UNSC seat
The Hindu··5h ago
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the UN General Assembly that Russia supports permanent Security Council seats for India and Brazil. He said reform cannot involve additional seats for Western countries, naming Germany and Japan. Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful also backed India's candidature. The Council currently has 15 seats, with five permanent members holding veto power.
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What It Means For You
- India's permanent-seat bid gained a public endorsement from Russia at the UN General Assembly.
- Any new permanent seats would still require a UN Charter change and ratification by existing permanent members.
- Mauritius also restated support for India's candidature during the same session.
What's Happening
- Lavrov said Russia favours broader representation for Asia, Africa and Latin America.
- He opposed additional Western seats, citing Germany and Japan in particular.
- He linked the stance to partners including BRICS, the SCO and the Eurasian Economic Union.
How UNSC reform is structured
- The Security Council has 15 seats: five permanent veto holders and ten elected for two-year terms.
- Adding permanent seats needs a two-thirds General Assembly vote and ratification by two-thirds of members, including every permanent member.
- Livemint noted China continues to resist India joining the permanent ranks.
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