India launches campaign for 2028-29 Security Council seat

India officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term on Monday, July 13, 2026. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar outlined the country's vision at a special event at the UN headquarters in New York, attended by diplomats and officials.

Jaishankar presented a framework titled "SHANTI," an acronym for "Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, and Integrity," as the guiding principle for India's approach. He stated India's focus would be on working for a secure, peaceful, and equitable world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure. He argued that the world is facing a paradox of immense capability alongside severe conflict and instability, making a strong and effective UN more critical than ever.

The minister detailed a six-point agenda, which includes strengthening multilateral institutions, preparing peacekeeping for contemporary challenges, promoting a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence, ensuring a safe and secure maritime order, and countering terrorism by choking its resources. He also emphasized climate action, clean energy transitions, and sustainable...