It's not BRICS or UN, BRICS is supportive of UN: Jaishankar
The External Affairs Minister says smaller groupings are supportive of UN and will push for its reform
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that comparing BRICS and the United Nations is a "false choice," emphasizing that the smaller groupings support the global organization and wish to see it reformed. Jaishankar, speaking at a session organized by the Observer Research Foundation, Reliance Foundation, UN in India, and the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York, highlighted the UN's significant contributions and its role in providing a framework for countries with diverse viewpoints.
He noted that BRICS, along with other groups, recognizes the UN's centrality in the international system. Jaishankar pointed out that BRICS members share common concerns such as resilience, sustainability, innovation, and cooperation, which align with the UN's objectives. He also noted that the expansion of BRICS has provided a platform for non-Western countries to voice their perspectives, a role that is increasingly significant as the non-Western segment of the global debate grows in weight.
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