Global 4 (G4) Nations

The G4 nations – India, Germany, Japan, and Brazil – advocate for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Formed in 2005, the group aims to reform the UN system to reflect contemporary global realities and ensure equitable regional representation.

Recent Developments

India Reiterates Call for Expanding UNSC Membership

  • On 16th April 2025, India, alongside Brazil, Germany, and Japan (G4), reaffirmed its demand for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), proposing an expansion to 25–26 members, including 11 permanent seats.
  • Speaking at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reforms, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN ....
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