New Delhi:
Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Saturday called for urgent reforms in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies while throwing his weight behind India’s bid to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
“We believe that India, as a permanent member of the Security Council, can make a significant contribution to promoting a balance and an agenda that focuses on the interests of the majority of the world’s population, mainly the countries of the global South,” the Russian envoy said.
Speaking to the RT news agency, the Russian envoy added: “We have repeatedly expressed our support for New Delhi’s candidacy. Our Indian partner has proven his worth during his tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2021-2022 and has successfully led two Presidency of the Security Council. Their Presidency of the G20 is also a clear confirmation of their high level of professionalism in multilateral diplomacy and their ability to seek consensus amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Regarding the alleged polarization of the United Nations, the envoy said that it greatly complicates the expansion of the Security Council, adding that the West was already over-represented in the world body.
Alipov said: “The polarization of the United Nations has greatly complicated the dialogue on expanding the membership of the Security Council, and Western countries are already disproportionately ‘overrepresented’ in the Security Council. In this context, we are strongly promoting the Western Applications from new candidates are doubtful.”
“At the same time, there is widespread recognition that the composition of the UN Security Council should be brought into line with modern realities, bearing in mind the full aspirations of India and other credible contenders from Asia, Africa and Latin America for permanent seats. , is long overdue. .In this regard, we value the broadest possible consensus,” the Russian ambassador to India added.
The Russian envoy called the growing trade relations and economic bilateral relations with India “unprecedented” and said, “Our trade and economic cooperation have reached unprecedented levels. Russia is one of India’s four major trading partners. Our four major trading partners in India Supplies of hydrocarbons account for more than a third of India’s imports. “
“The supply of mineral fertilizers and products from the agricultural and diamond industries continues to grow. This all creates a good atmosphere for our mutually beneficial cooperation to reach new heights and enhances the sense of mutual trust in the business environment,” he added.
For decades, India and Russia have maintained a strong strategic partnership rooted in historical ties and common interests. According to Russian news agencies, the core of this relationship is extensive defense cooperation. Russia is a major supplier of military equipment to India, and the two countries conduct joint military exercises, jointly develop advanced military platforms and transfer technology.
In recent years, energy cooperation has become another strong pillar of bilateral relations. India’s largest Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) is under construction in Tamil Nadu with technical assistance from Moscow.
RT said Russia’s expertise in nuclear technology could help enhance India’s capabilities and promote mutually beneficial partnerships. The two countries committed to deepening nuclear cooperation, recognizing its strategic importance to energy security and technological progress.
Over the past 18 months, India has become one of the largest importers of Russian oil – a position New Delhi has had to defend several times against accusations from Western media and even some political leaders that it is using oil as a “war on Russia” Funding. Ukraine.
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