V4 Nations Support India: Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic Back UNSC Seat

In a significant boost to India's global diplomatic standing, four prominent European nations, collectively known as the Visegrad Group or V4, have come forward to support India's long-standing demand for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This development occurred during the first-ever high-level meeting between India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, and the foreign ministers of the V4 group, which includes Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, marks a new chapter in India's relations with Central Europe.

Unanimous Support from the Visegrad Group

The meeting concluded with a strong and unified message from the V4 nations regarding India's role in the global governance structure. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, speaking on behalf of the group after the deliberations, stated that all four countries are united in their support for India's inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. This endorsement is seen as a major victory for Indian diplomacy, as it reflects a growing consensus among European nations that the current structure of the UNSC needs to evolve to reflect contemporary global realities.

India as a Global South Leader and Indo-Pacific Power

The V4 nations highlighted India's unique position in the modern world order as a primary reason for their support. According to the statements made by the ministers, the Visegrad Group recognizes India not just as a major economic force but as a crucial representative of the Global South. On top of that, they acknowledged India's status as an emerging superpower in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region. The V4 countries believe that India's permanent presence in the UNSC is essential for the body's legitimacy and effectiveness in addressing global challenges.

A Historic Opportunity for Cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described this first-ever meeting between India and the V4 foreign ministers as a historic opportunity. He emphasized that this interaction opens up new avenues for collaboration across multiple sectors, while the discussions focused on leveraging technology and innovation to drive mutual growth. Both sides expressed a keen interest in exploring deeper cooperation in these fields, recognizing that the combined expertise of India and the V4 nations could lead to significant advancements.

Strengthening Defense and Economic Ties

A major highlight of the meeting was the focus on defense cooperation. Minister Jaishankar noted that India has shared a long-standing and strong relationship with all four V4 nations in the defense sector. He expressed a strong desire to revitalize and advance this traditional cooperation to meet modern security needs.

Addressing Global Conflicts and Multilateralism

The dialogue also covered pressing international issues that are currently shaping the global landscape. The ministers engaged in detailed discussions regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine and the volatile situation in the Gulf region, while these discussions underscored the shared concern for global stability and the need for peaceful resolutions to conflicts. Minister Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to working alongside the V4 nations to support multilateralism and ensure that international institutions are more representative and capable of maintaining global peace and security.

‘We all agree as V4 countries that India as a part of the Global South, upcoming superpower in the Indo-Pacific region, must be at the table as the permanent member of the UN Security Council’

- Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár of Slovakia after the first V4 + India FMM #UNGA81… pic.twitter.com/QwFsjlXWYC

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 21, 2026