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India UN Security Council candidacy

Overview

India is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–2029 term. As part of its candidacy for the Asia Pacific region, India has introduced the ‘Shanti’ manifesto, which prioritizes peacekeeping reform. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, described peacekeeping as “irreplaceable to this Council’s core purpose” and proposed reforms to give troop-contributing nations a greater voice in shaping mandates.

During the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a high-level meeting with the foreign ministers of the Visegrád Group (V4). The V4 nations expressed unanimous support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár characterizing India as an “upcoming superpower” and a vital representative of the Global South.

Furthering its diplomatic outreach, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has formally announced its support for India’s bid for a non-permanent seat for the 2028–2029 term. During meetings held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, CARICOM Minister Melvin Bouva emphasized shared values of “democracy, multilateralism, and a rules-based international order.”

Beyond political support, India and CARICOM agreed to deepen strategic and economic cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, food security, renewable energy, healthcare, and climate resilience. The parties also discussed the ‘Framework for Monitoring Caricom India Technical Cooperation 2025-2030,’ which aims to advance digital transformation and e-governance. Additionally, CARICOM voiced support for Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as a candidate for UN Secretary-General.

Entities

S. Jaishankar · India · United Nations Security Council · United Nations · CARICOM

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    CARICOM and India strengthen strategic partnership

    CARICOM and India are deepening strategic ties, with CARICOM supporting India’s bid for a UN Security Council seat and both parties committing to cooperation in technology, food security, and climate resilience

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    CARICOM supports India’s bid for UN Security Council seat

    CARICOM countries have pledged to support India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term and agreed to expand economic cooperation.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 30 sources
    Visegrád Group backs India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council seat

    India and the Visegrád Group (V4) held their first ministerial meeting at the UNGA, agreeing to annual talks and a business forum while the V4 nations backed India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    India prioritizes peacekeeping in UN Security Council bid

    India has prioritized peacekeeping in its bid for a 2028-2029 UN Security Council seat, proposing reforms to give troop-contributing nations a greater voice in shaping mission mandates.

Sources

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