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Guterres to Advocate for Security Council Reform at BRICS Summit

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 13:59 UTC
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to speak at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13th, where he will champion the need for multilateral and Security Council reform to align with 21st-century geopolitical realities. The visit includes planned bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting India's long-standing campaign for a permanent seat on the Council.

  • According to GN geopolitics/un, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric confirmed that Guterres will specifically address the opening session on September 13th, framing the Security Council overhaul within a broader push for multipolarity. The report also notes that the UN chief is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside other summit officials.

    Source: GN geopolitics/un

  • The UN Secretary-General is set to address the BRICS summit in India, emphasizing the need for institutional updates to reflect current geopolitical realities.

    Source: GN geopolitics/un
Based on reporting by GN geopolitics/un and GN geopolitics/un, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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