India should get permanent UNSC seat, says France's Macron

NEW DELHI: In a major b0ost to India's efforts to secure a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), President Emmanuel Macron of France on Thursday that he was fully in support of expanding the body to make it more inclusive and representative of the changing world order.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Macron said: "France is in favour of the Security Council being expanded.Germany, Japan, India and Brazil should become permanent members, as well as two countries that Africa would designate to represent it."

President Emmanuel Macron of France has backed the expansion of the United Nations Security Council to include permanent seats for India, Germany, Japan, Brazil, and two African countries. This proposal aims to make the council more inclusive and reflective of contemporary global realities. US President Joe Biden has also reaffirmed his support for India's demand.

India should get permanent UNSC seat, says France's Macron

NEW DELHI: In a major b0ost to India's efforts to secure a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), President Emmanuel Macron of France on Thursday that he was fully in support of expanding the body to make it more inclusive and representative of the changing world order.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Macron said: "France is in favour of the Security Council being expanded.

Germany, Japan, India and Brazil should become permanent members, as well as two countries that Africa would designate to represent it."

But this reform alone would not be enough to restore the Council's effectiveness, he warned, calling for a change in the body’s working methods, a limitation of the right of veto in cases of mass crimes, and more attention to operational decisions required for maintaining peace.“The time has come to regain efficiency in order to act better on the ground,” he concluded.

The backdrop of this diplomatic push includes recent challenges faced by the UN in addressing global crises, such as the deadlock over conflicts like the Ukraine war and issues in Gaza. These situations have led to calls for reforming the UNSC to enhance its effectiveness and credibility. Jaishankar noted that as perceptions of the UN's weakening grow, so too do India's chances of securing a permanent seat.