New Delhi, April 22 -- Secretary (West) Sibi George delivered India's national statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on United Nations Security Council reforms at the UN Headquarters. He emphasised the urgent need for greater representation of the Global South, particularly in the permanent category, and highlighted India's alignment with the African model of reform.

India welcomed the African model as a concrete framework to address historical injustices faced by Africa and to move forward with comprehensive reforms across all categories of UNSC functioning. It reiterated that expansion must take place in both permanent and non-permanent categories to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities and ensure a stron...