With India's gross national product surpassing that of the United Kingdom to become the world's fifth-largest economy, India has become even more determined that it deserves to be the new permanent member of the Security Council. From the statements of the Indian side, we can see that India very much hopes to become a new "political power". Taking this application for permanent membership of the Security Council as an example, India has already managed to obtain a number of themCriticalThe "support" of the great powers. InUnited States**It appears that the expansion of the membership of the Council is a "very necessary thing". The United States hopes that the number of permanent members of the Security Council will be increased by five or six, but the new permanent members should not be given the "right of veto". Britain and France quickly followed suit, saying that Britain and France agreed to reform the Security Council and supported India, Germany, Japan and other countries to "become normal". Indian Prime Minister S Jaishankar visited Moscow and held a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov made it clear that Russia supports India as a new permanent member of the Security Council. Putin invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia, and Indian Prime Minister S Jaishankar said that India very much hopes to visit Russia in 2024.
There have been numerous calls within India for India to become a permanent member of the Security Council. In the eyes of the Indian people, India is just one step away from gaining a permanent seat. They aspire to India to become the new "political power" and exert greater influence in world affairs. By applying for permanent membership in the Security Council, India has already managed to win over the United States, the United Kingdom, and FranceCriticalThe support of the major powers has given India great encouragement.
However, it will not be easy for India to become a permanent member. In accordance withUnited NationsUnder the Charter, India needs the consent of more than two-thirds of the countries and the support of at least 129 countries to have any chance of achieving this goal. India has failed to receive unanimous support from the five permanent members in the past six applications. Therefore, India needs to face this test.
The United States, the United Kingdom, and France asUnited NationsOne of the five permanent members of the Security Council expressed support for India as the new permanent member. In particular, the United States stressed the need for an enlargement of the Security Council and hoped that the new permanent members would not have the "right of veto". Britain and France have also followed suit, expressing support for Security Council reform and supporting the entry of countries such as India, Germany and Japan into permanent affairs. This series of statements has given India great confidence and motivation to believe that it is only one step away from becoming a permanent member.
For India, Russia's support is especially important. Russia has always been one of India's important partners. This year, the amount between India and Russia will exceed 50 billion US dollars, and the exchange between the two countries is becoming more balanced and sustainable. Especially against the background of sanctions imposed on Russia by Western countries, the development of ** with India is of paramount importance for Russia.
Russia has repeatedly expressed its support for IndiaUnited NationsThe higher status of the Council is largely due to economic considerations. India is one of the main importers of Russian oil and petroleum products, successfully circumventing sanctions imposed by Western countries. Therefore, for quite a long time, Russia will attach great importance to cooperation with India and will write a "blank check" to India.
Although India has already gotten someCriticalThe support of the major powers, but there are still many challenges to becoming a permanent member of the Security Council. India needs toUnited NationsIt will take at least 129 countries to achieve this goal. Historically, the five permanent members have not unanimously supported India's application. Therefore, India needs to:The international communityStrive for more support and recognition.
India's quest to become a permanent member of the Security Council is expected as well as by the people at homeThe international communityattention. India has already gotten the United States, Great Britain, France and Russia, among othersCriticalThe support of the major powers, which has provided strong support for India to achieve a permanent seat. However, India still faces challenges and needs to:InternationalStrive for more support and trust on stage. It is hoped that India will be able to make greater contributions to world peace and development through efforts to achieve this goal.