Overview
- The UN General Assembly orally adopted a rollover of the Inter‑Governmental Negotiations on Security Council reform to the 81st session, and the talks will resume in September.
- India joined the consensus for the rollover but warned that another stalled cycle would deepen global frustration and said the process must move to written negotiating text and fixed deadlines.
- India argued that genuine reform must expand both permanent and non‑permanent categories so new members gain real decision‑making power rather than only more temporary seats.
- The Uniting for Consensus group proposes enlarging only non‑permanent seats to create a 27‑member Council, a stance India says would leave the five permanent members’ veto power unchanged.
- India has also launched its campaign for a non‑permanent Security Council seat for 2028–29, with elections set for June next year when it will contest the Asia‑Pacific slot against Tajikistan, and the long-running rollover marks the 18th year of stalled IGN talks.