During his official visit to India, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly endorsed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, framing it as a recognition of India’s growing global role.
Standing beside Indian PM Narendra Modi, Starmer praised India’s leadership in G20, climate action, and regional security, stating that the UNSC structure “must evolve” to include major powers like India.
The strong show of support comes amid Starmer’s push to deepen UK-India trade and technology ties, positioning London as a key international partner in India’s rise.
Observers note the endorsement could renew debates over UN reform and shift diplomatic alignments in Asia and beyond.
