With IndiaGross National Productto become the fifth largest in the worldEconomyAs a result, India is increasingly convinced that it deserves a permanent seat on the Council. India has applied for permanent membership six times, but all of them have failed. This time, India will make its seventh attempt.
There is a widespread belief among Indians that India is often just one step away from a "normal" ticket. India's desire to become a permanent member of the Council is therefore unusually strong. It has even been suggested that if this application fails, India should reconsider and build a new self-centred oneUnited Nations
India is heartened by the support of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France in its bid to become a permanent member of the Security Council.
Biden believes that the Security Council should be expanded, and he wants the new permanent members to no longer have a veto. The United States is willing to support India, Germany, and Japan as permanent members of the Security Council to better reflect the will of people around the world.
Britain and France quickly followed suit, expressing support for the accession of India, Germany and Japan, among others, and strongly calling for reform of the Security Council.
As India had anticipated, Russia has also expressed its support for India as a new permanent member of the Security Council. Indian Prime Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit to Russia, during which Lavrov made it clear that Russia supports India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Moreover, after the meeting, S Jaishankar also went to the Kremlin to have an important conversation with Russia's Putin and handed over a personal letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Putin accepted the invitation and invited Modi to visit Russia.
Russia has repeatedly expressed its support for India to achieve a higher status in the Security Council, and the main purpose is to promote exchanges between the two countries in order to promote the common interests of both sides.
Against the background of sanctions imposed by Western countries against Russia, the development of ** relations with India is of great importance for Russia. According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yaaleksandr Novak, 90% of Russia this yearOilwithOilThe products were exported to China and India, successfully circumventing the sanctions of Western countries. Expected, RussianOiland the revenue of the natural gas industry will reach 9 trillionrubles, withUkrainian crisisFlat before the outbreak.
However, India's against RussiaDeficitIt's still huge. India imported $51.4 billion of products from Russia in the first ten months of 2023, while only $3.3 billion of products were exported to Russia, according to Indian customs data. This means that India is likely to maintain more than $50 billion against Russia by the end of 2023Deficit
In accordance withUnited NationsUnder the Charter, India needs not only the unanimous support of the five permanent members, but also the unanimous support of the five permanent membersUnited NationsMore than two-thirds of the 193 member states agreed, or at least 129 countries supported. This is a great test for India.
Although Russia and other countries have repeatedly expressed their support for India to become a permanent member, past experience tells us that the five permanent members have never unanimously supported India. As a result, India still faces considerable challenges.
India as emergingEconomyIt has actively sought permanent membership in the Security Council and has won the support of the United States, Britain, France, Russia and other countries. This is not only an Indian pursuitInternationalThe embodiment of status and prestige is also an important measure to reflect the global balance of power and the needs of public opinion.
However, India still faces many challenges on its quest for permanent membership in the Security Council. The five permanent members have not yet unanimously supported India, and India needs more support. At the same time, between India and RussiaDeficitIt is also a problem that needs to be solved.
India's efforts and dedication will determine its place and influence in global governance. It is hoped that India will make positive progress in its quest for permanent membership in the Security Council and make greater contributions to the realization of fairness and justice in global governance.