India once again used a global platform – Brics – to push for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressing on the need for reforms in established institutions to create a more equitable order.
Speaking at the Brics Outreach session, a part of 16th Brics Summit underway in Kazan city of Russia, Jaishankar also sought reforms in the multilateral development banks, whose working procedures he said “are just as outdated as that of the UN”.
A permanent seat at the UNSC has been India’s longstanding demand which already has a backing from major world powers – the US, UK and France.
At present, the US, UK, France, Russia and China are permanent members of the UNSC.
“By reforming established institutions and mechanisms, especially the UN Security Council in the permanent and the non-permanent categories. So too the multilateral development banks, whose working procedures are just as outdated as that of the UN,” Jaishankar said.
In his address, Jaishankar listed out five points as he adovcated for a more equitable global order and said “Brics can make a difference for the Global South”.
What are these 5 points?
1 – “Strengthening and expanding platforms of an independent nature. And by widening the choices in different domains and minimising undue reliance on those that can be leveraged,” Jaishankar said.
2 – “Reforming established institutions and mechanisms, especially the UN Security Council in the permanent and the non-permanent categories. So too the multilateral development banks, whose working procedures are just as outdated as that of the UN,” the EAM said.
“India initiated an effort during its G20 Presidency and we are glad to see Brazil take that forward,” he added.
3 – “Democratising the global economy through creating more production hubs. The Covid experience is a sharp reminder of the need for more resilient, redundant and shorter supply chains. For essential needs, every region legitimately aspires to create their own production capabilities,” Jaishankar said.
4 – “Correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy from the colonial era. The world urgently needs more connectivity options that enhance logistics and mitigate risks. This must be a collective endeavor for common good, with utmost respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he said.
5 – “Sharing experiences and new initiatives. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, its Unified Payments Interface and the Gati Shakti infrastructure, all hold a larger relevance. The International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFE and the International Big Cat Alliance are similarly initiatives of common interest. As a First Responder, be it for natural calamities, health emergencies or economic crises, we seek to do our fair share,” the minister said.
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Jaishankar also spoke about the situation in West Asia and stressed that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is particular need of the day.
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‘UNSC needs urgent reform’: Jaishankar cites Brics expansion to push India’s case at world body
