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Permanent Membership of UNSC

  • In a speech at the UN General Assembly, the British Prime Minister supported India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), joining the U.S. and France in advocating for reforms to make the UNSC more representative and functional.
  • Support for Permanent Seats: Britain endorsed permanent seats for India, Africa, Brazil, Japan, and Germany, emphasizing the need for the UNSC to reflect global realities.
  • The UN reforms are necessary to ensure the UNSC becomes a more representative and responsive body, not hindered by political paralysis.
  • The UK also advocated for additional seats for elected members to promote fairer representation and outcomes in global decision-making.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
It is a key organ of the UN, responsible for maintaining global peace and security. It has 15 members, including 5 permanent members (P5) with veto power: the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK.
The remaining 10 non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms.
The UNSC authorizes peacekeeping missions, imposes sanctions, and mediates conflicts.
Resolutions require at least 9 votes, including agreement from all P5 members.

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