Egypt Daily News – Brazil and India have jointly called for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council, with support from Russia and China. The demand came in a joint statement issued after a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil.
The two leaders emphasized that both nations possess “exceptional capabilities” and deserve a permanent role on the Council. They described the absence of countries of their size and influence from the Council’s permanent membership as “unacceptable.”
The statement underscored the need for a “comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council” to reflect shifting global power dynamics and to strengthen the voice of the Global South.
The Security Council currently includes five permanent members with veto power: France, the United Kingdom, China, the United States, and Russia. An additional ten non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms without veto rights.
The final communiqué of the BRICS summit—which now comprises 11 member countries—reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to Security Council reform aimed at enhancing representation for the Global South. China and Russia reiterated their support for India and Brazil’s bids for permanent seats, signaling a broader push among emerging powers to rebalance international governance structures.
Prime Minister Modi described the India-Brazil partnership as a “key pillar of global stability and balance,” while President Lula da Silva said both countries are deserving of greater roles within the United Nations due to their capabilities and growing influence on the world stage.
