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India Calls for More Democratic International Legal Framework, Says External Affairs Minister
✍️ TOI India
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 08:04 AM
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged the international community to make global legal structures more democratic, during a recent UN forum.
S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, calling for reforms that would make international legal institutions more democratic and representative.
He highlighted the need for greater transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in bodies such as the International Court of Justice and the UN Security Council.
Jaishankar stressed that a more democratic framework would better reflect the interests of developing nations and promote global stability.
The minister also urged member states to work together to revise existing treaties and agreements to ensure fairer participation for all countries.
India’s proposal aligns with its long-standing advocacy for a more equitable global governance system.
He highlighted the need for greater transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in bodies such as the International Court of Justice and the UN Security Council.
Jaishankar stressed that a more democratic framework would better reflect the interests of developing nations and promote global stability.
The minister also urged member states to work together to revise existing treaties and agreements to ensure fairer participation for all countries.
India’s proposal aligns with its long-standing advocacy for a more equitable global governance system.