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Russia Backs India's Permanent UNSC Seat, Opposes More Western Members
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News18•26-09-2026, 22:40
Russia Backs India's Permanent UNSC Seat, Opposes More Western Members
- •Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated support for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council (UNSC) at the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
- •Lavrov stated that UNSC reform should not allocate additional seats to Western countries, specifically mentioning Germany and Japan.
- •He emphasized the need for greater representation from developing regions, advocating for expansion focusing on Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- •Russia consistently supports India's inclusion as a permanent UNSC member, aligning with New Delhi's call for reforms reflecting current global realities.
- •Lavrov highlighted that top positions within the UN secretariat are already significantly occupied by nationals of NATO member states, indicating Western overrepresentation.
Key Questions Answered
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated Russia's support for India and Brazil to receive permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing that the global body cannot allocate additional seats to Western countries.
Russia stated that any expansion and reform of the UN Security Council must focus on broadening representation for developing regions, specifically highlighting Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Four Central European members of the Visegrad Group—Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic—collectively backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council during a meeting in New York.
