New Delhi, July 14 (APAC Media): India has officially launched its campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar outlining the country’s priorities, peacekeeping contributions and commitment to multilateral cooperation.
Speaking at the launch of India’s candidature at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Jaishankar said the bid comes at a time of increasing global conflict and instability.
‘SHANTI’ Vision for Global Cooperation
Pleased to launch India’s campaign for the @UN Security Council 2028-29.
Underlined 🇮🇳’s approach rooted in SHANTI – Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity.
We will prioritise :
➡️ Strengthening the Voice of Global South, and factoring its concerns… pic.twitter.com/pGOHJho5fC
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 13, 2026
Presenting India’s vision for the Security Council, Jaishankar introduced the acronym SHANTI — Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity.
He said sustainable peace, progress, and prosperity require respect for international rules, greater trust among nations and stronger multilateral cooperation. India, he added, remains committed to promoting dialogue, consensus and a rules-based international order.
Strong Record in UN Peacekeeping
Highlighting India’s longstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping, Jaishankar said the country has deployed nearly 300,000 personnel across around 50 UN peacekeeping missions since the organisation’s inception.
At present, India has around 4,300 personnel serving in 10 of the UN’s 11 active peacekeeping missions.
He said India would continue to advocate for better-equipped, technology-enabled and realistically mandated peacekeeping operations, while also supporting the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Jaishankar also added that India remains committed to dialogue and diplomacy in addressing international conflicts and has consistently worked to represent the interests of the Global South.
He noted that India is currently implementing development projects in 79 countries, reflecting its role as a trusted development partner.
Seeking Support for UNSC Bid
Expressing confidence in India’s candidature, Jaishankar said the country’s presence on the Security Council would contribute to more inclusive decision-making through wider consultations and balanced representation.
He called on UN member states to support India’s bid for the 2028–29 term.
If elected, India will join the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council, who serve two-year terms alongside the Council’s five permanent members — China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
India has previously served as a non-permanent member of the UNSC eight times, most recently during the 2021–22 term.
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