India last served as a non-permanent member of the Security Council during the 2021-22 term. This time, its campaign unfolds against the backdrop of major geopolitical developments, including the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza and the US-Israel war against Iran, making the upcoming UNSC election particularly significant.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term during his visit to the United States next week. He is also scheduled to hold talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York.
Jaishankar, who concluded a four-nation visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10, is expected to arrive in the US on Saturday. According to the UN's schedule of meetings, Guterres will meet Jaishankar at the UN headquarters on Monday afternoon. The External Affairs Minister will also formally launch India's UNSC campaign at a special event at the UN headquarters the same day.
A fresh diplomatic push
India’s campaign comes as elections for the 2028-29 term are set to be held in June next year. India and Tajikistan will contest the sole seat available under the Asia-Pacific Group category.
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