UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, addressing the UN General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session in New York, expressed support for India's bid for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Starmer emphasized the need to reform the UNSC, advocating for a "more representative body" that reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. He called for permanent seats for India, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and African nations. Starmer's backing comes shortly after US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron voiced similar support.

Currently, the UNSC consists of five permanent members—Russia, the UK, China, France, and the US—who hold veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Reform discussions have persisted for decades, with India arguing that the UNSC’s current structure, established in 1945, is outdated and fails to represent contemporary global dynamics.

Macron reiterated France’s commitment to expanding the UNSC, particularly advocating for African representation and permanent seats for India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan. Biden, too, reinforced US support for India's inclusion in a reformed UNSC during his recent talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The push for UNSC reform also aligns with UN Secretary-General António Guterres' recent warning that the council risks losing its credibility unless it modernizes its composition and working methods to address today’s global challenges.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, addressing the UN General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session in New York, expressed support for India's bid for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Starmer emphasized the need to reform the UNSC, advocating for a "more representative body" that reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. He called for permanent seats for India, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and African nations. Starmer's backing comes shortly after US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron voiced similar support.

Currently, the UNSC consists of five permanent members—Russia, the UK, China, France, and the US—who hold veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Reform discussions have persisted for decades, with India arguing that the UNSC’s current structure, established in 1945, is outdated and fails to represent contemporary global dynamics.

Macron reiterated France’s commitment to expanding the UNSC, particularly advocating for African representation and permanent seats for India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan. Biden, too, reinforced US support for India's inclusion in a reformed UNSC during his recent talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The push for UNSC reform also aligns with UN Secretary-General António Guterres' recent warning that the council risks losing its credibility unless it modernizes its composition and working methods to address today’s global challenges.