India will participate in a debate on reform and expansion of United Nations Security Council to be held at the world body on December 11, government told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
"The object is to keep focus on this vital issue while developing a model of UN Security Council that has wide support and acceptance. So far, the progress in this direction has been satisfactory," External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said.
He said the reform and expansion of UNSC were considered by the government as central to the process of UN reform, which has been going on for some years.
"This reform of the UNSC should encompass its expansion, both in permanent and non-permanent categories, as well as the improvement of its working methods," Mukherjee said in a written reply.
India, he said, has been continuing to actively pursue the issue through coordination and engagement with other G4 nations Brazil, Germany and Japan.
"India is participating in the debate in the plenary of UNGA on December 11 on the issue of UNSC reform," he said.