Jaishankar to lead India's campaign for UN Security Council non-permanent seat (2028-29)
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will launch India's official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term on July 13. Currently traveling in the Gulf region, he will arrive in New York on July 10 for the official ceremony. This bid requires significant diplomatic mobilization, especially as Tajikistan is the other candidate for the Asia-Pacific region, having secured support from the OIC bloc. The article notes that recent trends have not favored India's plans, citing the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit due to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Key Points
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term.
- The official launch is scheduled for July 13 in New York.
- Tajikistan is the other candidate for the Asia-Pacific region seat, having secured support from the OIC bloc (57 member-states).
- India's bid requires substantial diplomatic mobilization due to competition and evolving international equations.
- Recent setbacks, like the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit, highlight challenges in India's international agenda.
Exam Facts
- India's campaign for UN Security Council non-permanent seat for 2028-29 term.
- Launch date: July 13.
- External Affairs Minister: S. Jaishankar.
- Tajikistan is the other candidate for the Asia-Pacific region.
- OIC bloc consists of 57 member-states.
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