India officially launched its campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled India’s SHANTI vision (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity) at the UN Headquarters, New York.
India has contributed nearly 3 lakh personnel to around 50 UN peacekeeping missions since the organisation’s formation.
India currently has over 4,300 personnel serving in 10 UN peacekeeping missions.
If elected, India will serve a two-year term and will join after previously serving eight terms as a non-permanent UNSC member.