Finland’s President Calls India a Future Superpower, Urges India’s Inclusion in UN Security Council
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb hailed India as a rising global superpower alongside the US and China. He emphasized the critical need for India to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to maintain the UN’s relevance. Stubb highlighted India’s strategic foreign policy, economic strength, and role in global stability, advocating for UN reform to include more emerging powers.
In a recent statement, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb described India as a strategic global actor destined to join the ranks of the US and China as a superpower. He praised India’s multi-vector foreign policy and its growing political and economic influence, asserting that India’s actions significantly impact global peace and stability. Stubb warned that the United Nations risks losing relevance unless India, along with other emerging powers, is granted permanent membership in an expanded Security Council. He proposed a restructuring to include more countries from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, emphasizing inclusivity as essential for multilateralism’s survival. Distinguishing India from Russia and China, Stubb called on Western nations to engage with India as a vital partner in shaping a cooperative, rules-based international order. He stressed India's indispensable role in addressing global challenges and innovation, underscoring the necessity for India’s agency in international institutions to preserve their credibility and strength.
