India’s bid for full membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) got a shot in the arm after Bhutan and Portugal extended their support during the UN General Assembly session. I Approval comes after a day in the United StatesFrance and Britain supported India’s bid for the UNSC.
The United States, the UK, China, France and Russia are the five permanent members of the UNSC and have veto power over any decision or resolution.
Over the years, India has been demanding in various world forums to be made a permanent member of the powerful UN body. However, China, which has veto power in the UNSC, has been stonewalling India’s efforts.
Underscoring the need for a radical reform of the UN organization, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said the Security Council is now “a relic of the past”. Tobgay said that India, with its great economic growth and leadership in the Global South, deserves a permanent seat.
The Global South refers to countries with poor economic development and suffering from increased poverty and hunger more than their counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Prime Minister of Bhutan also expressed gratitude to India for its “support and friendship” to the landlocked country in its journey to complete the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category.
“The United Nations must evolve to meet the realities of today’s world. The Security Council, as it stands, is a relic of the past. We need a council that reflects the current state of the world, the economic situation and the social conditions,” said Tobgay in his letter. address.
PORTUGAL BACKS INDIA’S UNSC BID
Insisting that “the composition of the UN Security Council is outdated”, Portuguese Prime Minister Lus Montenegro said changes are needed on the road to ensure greater representation and effectiveness.
“We support the reform process of the UN Security Council that will make it more representative, faster, and more effective. Its structure is outdated and the absence of some regions hinders its effectiveness,” said Montenegro.
He said the changes should include increasing “representation” while confirming countries such as Brazil and India as full members of the UNSC. The Portuguese leader insisted that the veto power would no longer be misused by the powers involved in the conflict.