EAM Jaishankar launches India’s UNSC campaign for 2028-29 term
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has officially initiated India's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term. The campaign highlights India's ongoing commitment to multilateralism and its desire to represent the interests of the Global South on th
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar formally launched India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term during his recent diplomatic engagements. India previously served as a non-permanent member during the 2021-22 period, where it focused on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and peacekeeping.
Elections for the 2028-29 term are scheduled to take place in June next year. The process involves member states voting to fill regional slots, with India seeking to secure a position that allows it to participate in high-level decision-making regarding international peace and security.
India and Tajikistan are expected to compete for the sole seat available within the Asia-Pacific Group during this election cycle. A successful bid requires a two-thirds majority vote from the UN General Assembly. Source: Press Trust of India.
