India Proposes Comprehensive Model for UNSC Reform at UN Debate

During the Inter-governmental Negotiations on Security Council reform (IGN), India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, presented a detailed model on behalf of the G4 nations, including Brazil, Germany, Japan, and India, aiming for concrete progress on the long-pending subject. The proposed ‘G4 model’ advocates for the expansion of the Security Council’s membership from 15 to 25-26, with six new permanent members elected democratically by the General Assembly.

Emphasizing the urgent need for reform, Kamboj highlighted the current under-representation in the Council’s composition, asserting that any reform must address this issue to effectively address contemporary international challenges. The model also offers flexibility on the veto issue, suggesting that new permanent members should not exercise the veto until a decision is taken during a review. This proposal comes amidst growing support from UN member states for expanding both permanent and non-permanent seats on the Security Council, reflecting the need to align the Council’s composition with contemporary geopolitical realities.