French President Macron Supports India’s Bid for Permanent UNSC Seat at UNGA
New York [US], September 27: French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed France’s support for India’s inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Macron made these remarks during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Macron stated, “As long as we have a Security Council that is blocked reciprocally, I would say, according to each one’s respective interests, it will be difficult to move forward. Is there a better system, I don’t think so.” He emphasized the need for reform within the UN, highlighting that making the organization more representative is crucial for its effectiveness.
“So let’s simply make the UN more effective, first and foremost by making it more representative. That’s why France, and I will say it again here, supports the expansion of the Security Council. Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil should be permanent members, along with the two countries designated by Africa to represent it,” Macron added.
India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation’s quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is composed of 15 member states, including five permanent members with veto power and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. The five permanent members of the UNSC include China, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the United States.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the UN General Assembly in New York, also called for reforms in global institutions and termed reforms the “key to relevance.” He highlighted the African Union’s inclusion as a permanent member in the G20 as an important step in this direction.
PM Modi also expressed India’s willingness to share its experiences of success with the Global South. He said that the success of humanity lies in “collective strength” and not the battlefield. “When we discuss the global future, we must accord the highest priority to a human-centric approach. While prioritising sustainable development, we must also ensure human welfare, food, and health security. By lifting 250 million people out of poverty in India, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful. We are ready to share our experiences of our success with the Global South. The success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not on the battlefield,” PM Modi said.
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French President Macron -: Emmanuel Macron is the President of France, a country in Europe.
India’s Bid -: India wants to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which is a group that makes important decisions about world peace and security.
Permanent UNSC Seat -: A permanent seat in the UNSC means being a member forever, unlike other members who change every few years.
UNGA -: UNGA stands for United Nations General Assembly, a big meeting where countries discuss global issues.
UN Reform -: UN reform means making changes to the United Nations to improve how it works.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India, the leader of the Indian government.
Global South -: The Global South refers to countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania that are generally less wealthy and developed.
Sustainable Development -: Sustainable development means growing in a way that doesn’t harm the environment and can be continued for a long time.
