He recalled his co-chairman Alex Marschik’s visit to India when he spoke of a news briefing on Thursday’s inter-parliamentary negotiations. Intergovernmental negotiations between Kuwait and Austria on Security Council reform.
Albanai replied that when asked what needs to be ensured is what needs to be ensured for reform of the UN Development Article, “I was delighted last year because I did this with the outstanding co-chairman Axel Marchik in order to visit India and have a dialogue there and reach the highest level there. The goal of this Reformed Parliament must be representative and clearly India is a major player in the world stage.
He added: “Therefore, the consideration is the representative of each person and all members of the United Nations. Therefore, if the decision is made by the expansion of the Council from 21 to 27 members, India will certainly be a competitor among them and will be subject to the decision of a wider member.”
Earlier on April 1, the French Embassy in India said that as France holds monthly presidency in the UN Security Council, it will focus on the needs of UNSC reforms, aiming to make India a permanent seat.
In an article on X, the Embassy said that under France’s monthly presidency as the Security Council, it will guide discussions on areas of global peace, security and humanitarian impact. The Embassy further stressed that France will reaffirm the need for permanent seats in India, in an article published on the French Embassy of India, France said: “Today, France has taken on a certain focus during the monthly presidency of @UN Security Council to focus on the focus of global peace, to be well-positioned to reflect humanity around the globe, to reflect humanity of humanity. India has long been seeking permanent seats in the Security Council to better represent the interests of developing countries. With the support of the international community, the pursuit of the state has gained momentum.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) consists of 15 member states, including five permanent members with veto power and ten non-term members, for a two-year term.
Five permanent members of the UN Security Council include China, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and the United States. Non-serving members of the UN Security Council are elected by UNGA for 2 years.
