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Beijing/New York. China has given the first reaction to India’s claim for non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term of 2028-29. China’s Foreign Ministry said that it has paid attention to the news to India’s candidature. However, at present Beijing has not taken any clear stand in support or opposition to India.

This statement has come at a time when Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has formally launched India’s election campaign at the United Nations Headquarters. India is bidding for a seat in the Asia-Pacific group in next year’s elections.

What did China say?

In the regular press conference held on Thursday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian was asked a question on India’s candidature. In response to this he said that China has taken note of the news in this regard. However, he did not say whether China would support India in the elections or not.

Jaishankar started election campaign

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar launched India’s official campaign during an event held at the UN headquarters on Monday. Ambassadors, diplomats and senior United Nations officials from many countries were present in this program.

In his address, Jaishankar said that India’s approach towards the United Nations Peace, trust, rule based order and integrity Is based on. He also said that if India is elected a member of the Security Council, it will give priority to global peace, the voice of developing countries and multilateral cooperation.

Four permanent members in support of India

Among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (P5) America, Russia, France and Britain Has already supported India’s permanent membership of the Security Council after future expansion. There itself, China has not yet openly supported India’s permanent membership.so his stance remains a constant topic of discussion.

Will compete with Tajikistan

in the security council 2028-29 Elections for the tenure will be held in June next year. For the only available seat in the Asia-Pacific Group India and Tajikistan There will be competition between.

Has been a temporary member eight times

If India wins this election, it will take its place in the Security Council. ninth temporary term will be. India before 1950-51, 1967-68, 1972-73, 1977-78, 1984-85, 1991-92, 2011-12 and 2021-22 Has been a temporary member of the Security Council.

Constant demand for reform in the Security Council

India has long been demanding comprehensive reforms in the UN Security Council. New Delhi says that around 80 year old structure Not in line with today’s global challenges. India believes that developing countries should get more representation and the Security Council should be made more effective and representative.

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvatneni, also recently said that the Security Council has not been able to play the expected role in resolving the ongoing conflicts in many regions of the world. According to him, the need of the hour is to reform global institutions and increase participation of developing countries.