"Without a shadow of a doubt": Danish Ambassador endorses India's quest for a permanent UN Security Council seat
India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) continues to gain momentum, with the country actively campaigning for reforms that reflect the changing global realities[1][2].
India has been consistently engaging in diplomatic efforts, not only at the bilateral level but also through multilateral forums such as the BRICS Summit and high-level UN events[1][5]. At the 17th BRICS Summit in July 2025, urgent reforms of global institutions like the UNSC were discussed, underscoring India's ongoing efforts and collaboration with other nations[2].
Recently, Denmark's ambassador to India, Rasmus Christensen, reaffirmed Denmark's support for India's bid for a permanent seat in the UNSC[3]. This endorsement adds to the growing international backing for India's ambitions.
The process of UNSC reform requires amendments to the Charter of the United Nations, as outlined in Article 108 of the UN Charter[4]. The amendments must be adopted and ratified by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the General Assembly and by two-thirds of the Members of the United Nations[4]. The ratification process for these amendments involves each Member of the United Nations following their respective constitutional processes[5].
India strongly believes that it has all the credentials to be a permanent member of a reformed and expanded UN Security Council that reflects contemporary global realities[1]. The country remains committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders for effective implementation of the reforms[1].
The upcoming 2028 review of the "Pact for the Future" agreement is a key milestone where progress on UNSC reform will be assessed[1]. The Pact for the Future is a broad framework addressing peace, security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, and global governance reforms. India remains dedicated to working collaboratively with all stakeholders for effective implementation[1].
While there is advocacy for reform and enlargement of the Council, no final agreement on new permanent membership has been reached, reflecting the complexity and political challenges in securing the necessary consensus among UN member states[1][2].
In summary, India's bid for a permanent seat in the UNSC remains active and is broadly supported by its consistent diplomatic efforts. The country is engaged in multilateral efforts like BRICS and the UN dialogues to promote UNSC reform and its own membership bid[2][5]. The 2028 review of the Pact for the Future is a key milestone where progress on UNSC reform will be assessed[1]. Denmark's support for India's UNSC bid adds to the international backing for India's ambitions, but overall, UNSC reforms continue to face diplomatic and political complexities, with India remaining a leading advocate for change.
- The news of Denmark reaffirming its support for India's bid for a permanent seat in the UNSC signals a strengthening of India's general-news narrative on international backing for its United Nations policy-and-legislation ambitions.
- In the ongoing discourse of UNSC reforms, India's opinion on the importance of a reformed UNSC that reflects contemporary global realities plays a significant role in influential discussions related to policy-and-legislation and politics in multilateral forums.
