India’s big claim in UNSC for 2028-29, what is SHANTI mission; Jaishankar’s roar from American soil
Delhi. India has presented its candidature as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Expressing its commitment towards a secure, stable and prosperous world, India has said that strengthening the voice of developing countries and giving due place to the concerns of these countries in issues related to international peace and security will be its top priority. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this while officially launching India’s election campaign for the term 2028-29 in the Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday morning.
India’s ‘peace’ approach
The External Affairs Minister threw special light on India’s ‘peace’ approach. He said that the main objective of this approach is to ensure overall progress in the world through norms, trust and integrity. Jaishankar wrote in a social media post that he has strongly placed India’s claim on the global stage.
He said, “It will be India’s priority to strengthen the voice of developing countries and give due place to their concerns in issues related to international peace and security. Developing countries should play a more important role in determining our shared future.”
Main priorities of India’s election campaign
India’s priorities will be to advance multilateralism, so that the United Nations and its Security Council can become more democratic, representative and effective. India’s approach will always be based on dialogue, cooperation and bridging differences. India will work towards making the future-proof peacekeeping system more capable, technology-rich, with realistic responsibilities and focused on its core objectives.
India will always support the role of women peacekeepers under the guidance of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. A human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) based on inclusivity, safety and public interest will be promoted. At the same time, India is equally committed to effectively countering its misuse and the threats it poses to international peace and security.
Safe maritime system and strong attack on terrorism
The External Affairs Minister made it clear that India’s main objective is to promote a free, open and rules-based maritime order in line with international law, especially the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Under this, the priority will be to maintain the safe and uninterrupted flow of maritime trade, combat piracy, ensure the safety of sailors and encourage humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Speaking on the issue of terrorism, he said that India will focus completely on combating terrorism funding through effective and sustained efforts. A transparent sanctions regime with objective and evidence-based proposals for listing terrorist organizations is the need of the hour.
Appeal for support from the global community
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar stressed that it is essential to have a strong voice of developing countries in a reform-based, fairly representative and result-oriented Security Council. He called upon the member countries of the United Nations to assess for themselves, based on India’s priorities, the level of India’s commitment towards a more secure, stable and prosperous world. He concluded, “We believe that India’s presence in the Security Council will help strengthen decision-making in this important body. We therefore request your support for our candidacy.”
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