Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri calls for comprehensive UNSC reforms and greater representation for developing countries at the G77 Foreign Ministers' meeting. He stresses stronger Global South cooperation, people-centric multilateralism, AI and sustainable development.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has emphasised the urgency of UNSC reform to ensure greater voice and representation for developing countries at G77 foreign ministers' meeting. The meeting was held yesterday at United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He also emphasised on the continued relevance of the G77 in advancing people-centric and development-oriented multilateralism.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called for comprehensive structural reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) emphasizing that global multilateralism will remain ineffective without fairer representation for developing nations. Delivering India’s national statement at the 50th Annual Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 (G77) on Saturday, Misri urged Global South countries to unite and transform from "rule-takers into rule-shapers."
Addressing delegates on the theme "The Global South and the Future of Multilateralism," the Foreign Secretary stressed that international bodies must adapt to current geopolitical realities rather than rely on outdated 20th-century frameworks. Bridging this gap, India has now advocated for expanding both permanent and non permanent seats on the Security Council. The expansion ensures adequate representation for nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Misri further met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to discuss emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable development. Parallel high level engagements reinforced India’s commitment to technology transfers and equitable economic frameworks ensuring that developing economies can leverage digital innovations to accelerate sustainable growth.
According to a statement on X by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, India advocated for comprehensive reforms across global governance structures, specifically focusing on expanding representation within the UN Security Council.
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The G77 represents the largest intergovernmental coalition of developing states within the United Nations. Founded on June 15, 1964 by 77 original member states following UNCTAD I in Geneva, the grouping has expanded its membership to 134 countries while retaining its historical name.
Operating under the 2026 chairmanship of Uruguay, the G77 provides a strategic platform for developing nations to align economic priorities, enhance joint negotiating leverage and foster robust South-South cooperation where India’s statement reinforced its commitment to championing the developmental priorities of emerging economies.
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