NewzVille Desk
India has reiterated its position on the UN Security Council veto power, stating that it is outdated, undemocratic, and restricts the UN’s ability to act effectively.
Speaking at an intergovernmental meeting, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN P. Harish, called for expansion of the permanent category with veto powers as key to meaningful reform of the United Nations Security Council.
He said new permanent members must be granted veto rights as long as the veto system continues.
The envoy stressed that Security Council reform must be comprehensive, warning that a piecemeal approach focusing on selective areas would not succeed.
He added that clear timelines, concrete milestones and text-based negotiations are essential for achieving effective reform.
