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Jaishankar gearing up to lead India’s campaign for non-permanent seat at UN Security Council
India's Campaign for the UN Security Council Seat Begins
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 7 Jul 2026 · 1 min
India will launch its official campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–29 on July 13.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is traveling in the Gulf, is expected to reach New York on July 10 for a ceremonial event crucial to India’s leadership ambitions in the Global South.
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