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  • Modi criticizes UN's irrelevance
  • Champions development-focused cooperation
  • Advocates India's UNSC permanent seat

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PM Modi calls for reform of global bodies on Lex Fridman podcast

Prime Minister Modi urges reform of global organizations, criticizing their relevance. He advocates India's UNSC seat, emphasizing global unity over conflict.

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    In a recent appearance on the podcast hosted by American scientist Lex Fridman, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong criticisms of international organizations, particularly the United Nations, amid escalating global tensions.

    He described these institutions as "almost irrelevant" due to their lack of reform and inability to mitigate ongoing conflicts, such as those in the Middle East and the strained relations between China and the United States.

    "The international organizations created to maintain global order have become nearly irrelevant. There is no reform within them, and they fail to fulfill their intended roles.

    Those who disregard laws and norms act with impunity, and no one seems capable of restraining them," Modi remarked during the podcast.

    Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi emphasized how it showcased the vulnerabilities of even the most advanced nations, highlighting a need for greater unity in a globally volatile climate.

    "COVID-19 laid bare our limitations. Regardless of how progressive or scientifically advanced we may consider ourselves, during the pandemic, every country was brought back to reality.

    We believed the world might emerge more united, moving towards a new order. Instead, we encountered increasing discord and uncertainty, exacerbated by conflicts," Modi observed.

    He promoted a vision of cooperation over conflict, urging nations to adopt a development-focused approach. "In an interconnected and interdependent world, expansionism is unsustainable.

    All nations need one another; no country can thrive in isolation. At every international forum I attend, the worry about conflicts is palpable. Hopefully, we'll soon see respite," he added.

    Previously, in an address to the UN's 'Summit of the Future', Modi stressed the importance of reform for the UN's continued relevance, insisting that global actions must align with global ambitions.

    India's push for a permanent UN security council seat

    India has long advocated for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that the council, established in 1945, does not reflect the current geopolitical landscape.

    India last served as a non-permanent member in 2021-22 and criticizes the UNSC for not meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

    Currently, the UNSC consists of five permanent members—Russia, the UK, China, France, and the United States—who hold veto power, along with 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly.

    The United Kingdom, France, and the United States have expressed support for India's inclusion as a permanent member, underscoring New Delhi's significant role on the global stage.

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