United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (January 19, 2026) once again gave a big statement regarding the reform of the Security Council (UNSC). He has again extended his support to the initiative to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). His step has been described as very important and an urgent one. However, it is important to know what significance this step of the United Nations Secretary General holds for India.

At present India is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India has been wanting its permanent participation in the Security Council for a long time. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has even said that India gives the highest priority to this goal.

What did Antonio Guterres say about reform in UNSC?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a post on the social media platform X on Monday (January 19, 2026). In the post, Guterres said, ‘Reforming the Security Council is not only important, but it is essential. Those who try to cling to these privileges today may have to pay the price tomorrow. We all have to be bold enough to make change. He said, ‘The world is not waiting. Neither should we.

Reforming the Security Council is not just important – it is essential.

Those who try to cling to privileges today risk paying the price tomorrow.

We must all be bold enough to change.

The world is not waiting.

Neither should we.

— Antonio Guterres (@antonioterregus) January 19, 2026

What did the Foreign Minister say on India’s permanent membership in UNSC?

India’s Foreign Minister S. While addressing the Parliament in the year 2024, Jaishankar had said, ‘India strongly believes that it has all the qualifications to become a permanent member of a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reflecting contemporary global realities.’

Antonio Guterres has told India to be important for the UN system

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric have earlier also described India as an important part of the UN System. He had said last year, ‘India is a very important part of the United Nations system. He is a strong supporter of multilateralism. The Secretary General has very good relations with the Indian Government. Many citizens of Indian origin work with us here. India’s voice is very important in the United Nations system.

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