External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term and meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the world body's headquarters next week.
Jaishankar's Itinerary and Key Meetings
Jaishankar undertook an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman from July 5 to 10, and is expected to arrive in the US on Saturday. The launch of India's campaign for the 2028-29 UNSC tenure will take place at a special event at the UN headquarters on Monday. He will also attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact with his EU and Belgian counterparts in Brussels on July 14-15.
According to a schedule of meetings released by the UN, Guterres will meet Jaishankar at the UN headquarters on Monday afternoon.
India's Previous Term and Upcoming Elections
India last sat at the UN horseshoe table for the 2021-22 term. Elections for the 2028-29 term will be conducted in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the Asia-Pacific Group category.
Geopolitical Context
The UNSC elections will come amid significant geopolitical shifts as the world continues to grapple with challenges such as the Ukraine war, the Gaza conflict, and the US-Israel war against Iran.
