GUWAHATI: India is all set to become a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In a one-of-its-kind election for the UN Security Council, India sailed through with an overwhelming number of votes.
The country is all set to provide leadership and a new orientation for a reformed multilateral system, said the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti.
India with 4 other members – Mexico, Norway, Kenya and Ireland – will join the UNSC on January 1, 2021 for a period of two years.
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The five new countries will replace Indonesia, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Belgium and Germany for the new term.
Among the five newly elected member countries, India has served the maximum of seven terms at the council, while Mexico has served four, Ireland three and Kenya has served two terms so far.
In the term 2021-23, India will seek more transparency, consultations and coordination in the UNSC and at the UN Secretariat.
