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India’s External Affairs Minister Says BRICS Supports UN and Will Push for Reform
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:18 AM
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S. Jaishankar told the media that the BRICS grouping backs the United Nations and will advocate for its reform.
In a statement released on Tuesday, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the BRICS bloc is not opposed to the United Nations but is supportive of it.
He added that the smaller groupings within BRICS are keen to push for reforms within the UN system to make it more representative and effective.
Jaishankar said the BRICS nations see the UN as a platform for multilateral cooperation and will work to strengthen its role in global governance.
The comments come amid growing discussions about UN reform at the upcoming UN General Assembly and reflect India's stance on maintaining the UN's relevance.
He added that the smaller groupings within BRICS are keen to push for reforms within the UN system to make it more representative and effective.
Jaishankar said the BRICS nations see the UN as a platform for multilateral cooperation and will work to strengthen its role in global governance.
The comments come amid growing discussions about UN reform at the upcoming UN General Assembly and reflect India's stance on maintaining the UN's relevance.