External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called for stronger global action to cut off terror financing while launching India’s campaign for a United Nations Security Council seat [1].
This dual push connects India's national security priorities with its ambition for a greater role in global governance. By linking the crackdown on terrorism to its bid for a seat, India is positioning itself as a necessary leader in maintaining a rules-based international order [1].
Jaishankar said that terrorism remains a primary obstacle to global stability. "Even as the world strives to sustain growth and promote prosperity, some long‑standing challenges continue to confront us," Jaishankar said. "Significant among them is terrorism" [1].
The minister called for the international community to intensify efforts to disrupt the financial networks that enable militant activities. "We must choke terror financing," Jaishankar said [1].
India is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term [1]. While some reports indicate a long-term goal for a permanent seat, the current campaign focuses on the non-permanent vacancy [1].
Jaishankar said that India is committed to countering terror financing and calls for global cooperation [1]. He said that the international community must move beyond rhetoric to implement concrete measures that prevent the flow of funds to terrorist organizations [1].
The bid for the Security Council seat is intended to bolster India's influence in international diplomacy, and security decisions. Jaishankar said that the move is part of a broader effort to ensure that the UN reflects the current geopolitical reality, a goal that requires the support of member states across the globe [1].
“"We must choke terror financing."”
India's strategy links its bid for a non-permanent UNSC seat with a specific, high-stakes security agenda. By championing the fight against terror funding, New Delhi aims to demonstrate its utility as a security provider and a responsible global power, potentially leveraging its economic and diplomatic weight to secure the necessary votes for the 2028-29 term.
