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India calls for comprehensive UN Security Council reform
Kamboj asserted that the vision for comprehensive reforms in both permanent and non-permanent categories is imperative to realizing global equality.
India's UN Ambassador, Ruchira Kamboj, serves as the permanent representative at the United Nations / x- @ruchirakamboj
India's permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj, asserted New Delhi’s support for a thorough overhaul of the UN Security Council.
In her address during intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council Reform at the United Nations, Kamboj emphasized the need for reforms across all five clusters, advocating for an expansion in both permanent and non-permanent member categories.
Kamboj underscored the principle of equal opportunity, emphasizing that every nation, regardless of size or power, should have an equal role in shaping global decision-making. Criticizing the dominance of the five permanent members over the collective voice of 188 member states, Kamboj highlighted the urgency of rectifying historical injustices in the Global South.
The Indian diplomat called for increased representation of regions such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa on the UNSC, asserting that injustice anywhere poses a threat to justice everywhere.
Kamboj further referenced the recent G20 meeting held in India, where the inclusion of the African Union as a full member was hailed as a powerful testament to the transformative power of political will.
Continuing her address, she argued that equity demands the elevation of voices from marginalized and oppressed nations on the world stage and advocated for greater inclusivity and empowerment of nations from the global south.
Kamboj cautioned against solely expanding the non-permanent category, stating that such an approach would not address the fundamental issues within the UN Security Council, perpetuating inequities and deepening the divide between permanent and non-permanent members.
Concluding her statement, Kamboj posed a crucial question about whether five permanent members should perpetually override the collective voices of 188 member states. She also advocated for expansion in both membership categories, along with a re-evaluation of the working methods of the council, including a reconsideration of the veto system.
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