Permanent UNSC Seat for India an Obvious Necessity

New Delhi: Poland has voiced strong support for India’s bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), describing it as an essential component of reforms aimed at making global institutions more representative.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Poland’s Ambassador to India, Piotr Antoni Świtalski, said the growing influence of the Global South should be reflected in the decision-making structures of international organisations.

“We believe that the new role of the Global South should be reflected in the governance structure of global institutions. For us, permanent membership for India is an obvious element of this reform,” Świtalski said.

He added that Poland supported India’s aspirations and expected countries of the Global South to respond positively to the proposal for permanent membership of the European Union in the Security Council.

India has long advocated reform of the UNSC, arguing that its current composition does not adequately represent contemporary geopolitical realities. Support from international partners has remained an important element of New Delhi’s campaign to secure a permanent seat.

During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026, several international leaders renewed calls for greater representation of emerging powers in global institutions, strengthening the debate over Security Council reform.

The Polish ambassador also praised India’s diplomatic engagement over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting its relationships with both sides as a potential channel for conveying messages of peace.

“We are grateful to India for the efforts made so far to pass this very important message that it is not the time in the world to fight wars, and that the war between Russia and Ukraine should end as soon as possible,” he said.

Świtalski described India’s position as distinctive because of its ties with the countries involved in the conflict, adding that New Delhi could communicate the need for peace directly and credibly.

His remarks come amid continuing international efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the war, with discussions involving Moscow, Washington and other global powers drawing renewed attention.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the conflict. Moscow reportedly raised the possibility of holding the talks alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled for November 18 and 19 in Shenzhen, China.

The Kremlin has acknowledged discussions about a possible meeting but indicated that no final agreement had been reached regarding its timing or agenda.

“There is no clear understanding yet regarding the meeting itself or its potential agenda, although all three parties acknowledge the hypothetical possibility of such a meeting taking place,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the publication.

A senior US official reportedly said Trump had not formally agreed to the proposed summit, although he could remain open to the idea as his administration pursues efforts to end the war.

The proposal has raised concerns in Kyiv and among European partners of the United States, particularly over the possibility of Ukraine being excluded from discussions about a conflict directly affecting its sovereignty and security.

Trump said on Sunday that negotiations to end the war were making “great progress” and defended his administration’s approach to dealing with Moscow. In a post on Truth Social, he said he did not want to take steps that could undermine negotiations.

“My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don’t want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table,” Trump wrote.

He also referred to ongoing hostage negotiations and said he could sign a relevant document at a later stage.

The proposed summit follows a telephone conversation between Putin and Trump on October 9. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov described the discussion as substantive and cordial, with the leaders reportedly exchanging views on economic cooperation, energy supplies and wider international issues.

Ushakov said the presidents had not settled on a date for an in-person meeting but suggested that the APEC gathering could provide an opportunity if both attended.

Energy cooperation also featured in the conversation. According to reports, the leaders discussed potential Russian petroleum product supplies to the United States and broader international trade.

Trump subsequently claimed on Truth Social that Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to American and international markets, with further shipments expected in the coming months.

The proposed trilateral discussions could bring together three major global powers at a critical stage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. However, the absence of Ukrainian representatives could complicate any initiative seeking a settlement acceptable to Kyiv and its European partners.

Against this backdrop, Poland’s endorsement of India’s permanent UNSC membership highlights the wider debate over the representation of emerging powers, the effectiveness of multilateral institutions and the role of diplomacy in addressing international conflicts.