New Delhi: India has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar outlining the country’s vision for a more secure, inclusive and effective global order.
Launching India’s campaign, Jaishankar said the country would work towards building a secure, peaceful and equitable world while ensuring that the voice of the Global South is heard.
He said India would focus on strengthening multilateralism, making peacekeeping future-ready, promoting responsible use of technology, enhancing maritime security, combating terrorism and advancing climate action.
The minister introduced SHANTI – Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity – as the guiding framework for India’s approach to global governance.
He said a rules-based international order founded on trust, integrity, and cooperation is essential for achieving lasting peace, progress, and prosperity.
Highlighting India’s commitment to the Global South, Jaishankar said New Delhi would continue to advocate for more democratic and representative multilateral institutions.
He cited India’s development partnerships with over 100 countries, the Voice of Global South Summits and its role in securing the African Union’s membership in the G20 during India’s presidency.
On peacekeeping, the minister said India has contributed nearly 300,000 personnel to about 50 UN missions over the years and currently has around 4,300 peacekeepers serving in 10 active missions.
He further said India would continue to support reforms aimed at making peacekeeping more effective, technologically advanced and better equipped to meet future challenges.
Jaishankar also outlined India’s MANAV framework for artificial intelligence, which promotes ethical systems, accountable governance, national sovereignty, accessibility, and legitimate use of AI, according to a statement by the External Affairs Ministry statement.
He said India supports the vision of “AI for all” while remaining committed to addressing the risks posed by the misuse of emerging technologies.
Reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime security, the minister stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation, ensuring compliance with international law and strengthening global cooperation against piracy. He also called for greater international efforts to curb terrorism by disrupting terror financing and supporting evidence-based action against terrorist organisations.
Highlighting India’s global contributions, Jaishankar pointed to the country’s role in peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, healthcare, food security, maritime security and development partnerships across 79 countries. He said India has consistently promoted dialogue and diplomacy while extending support to nations affected by conflicts, natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Concluding his address, Jaishankar said India’s presence on the Security Council would strengthen global decision-making and appealed to UN member states to support the country’s candidature for the 2028-29 term.
