Kashmir in Focus? India Boosts Counter-Diplomacy As Pakistan Prepares for Two-Year UN Security Coucil Non-Permanent Seat

As Pakistan begins its term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2025-26, India is gearing up to counter any attempts by Islamabad to internationalise the Kashmir issue. 

Sources reveal to Economic Times that Pakistan is likely to raise the Kashmir dispute and other bilateral matters, including sanctions on international terrorists, during UNSC discussions.

India is banking on the support of key permanent UNSC members, including Russia, France, and the United States (US), to neutralise Pakistan's efforts. Diplomats in New Delhi have been actively engaging with these nations to ensure their backing in upcoming Council debates over the next two years.

China’s role in the UNSC will be closely watched, given its strong ties with Pakistan. However, following the recent thaw in Sino-Indian relations during the Kazan Summit, Beijing may adopt a more measured approach, sources suggest.

India also plans to strengthen ties with other non-permanent members of the UNSC, such as Algeria, a long-standing African ally, as well as Greece, Denmark, and Slovenia. These collaborations are aimed at securing broad-based support to counter Pakistan’s narratives and maintain focus on pressing global issues.

As UNSC meetings kick off this month, India is preparing to defend its position robustly while leveraging its strategic partnerships to counterbalance Pakistan’s agenda.

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