Russia, other countries back India's bid for permanent seat at UNSC, Lavrov opposes additional seats to Western nations
Russia has backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while opposing additional seats for Western countries. Several other nations, including Mauritius and members of the G4, have also supported India's candidacy and called for UNSC reforms.
At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his full support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) during the session. However, Lavrov cautioned against expanding the representation of Western countries within the UNSC. He reiterated Russia's stance that any change to the UNSC must maintain the existing powers of the Council and its permanent members.
Lavrov emphasized the need for a balanced and inclusive global architecture, stressing support for broadening representation from the Global South, specifically mentioning Brazil and India's candidatures for a permanent seat. In addition to India, several other countries such as Mauritius, Portugal, and the Marshall Islands also backed New Delhi's candidature for a permanent seat, all advocating for changes in the Council to better reflect the current geopolitical and economic realities.
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