India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to launch the country’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–2029 term in New York. According to the reports, the launch will take place at a special event next week, with the minister also expected to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during the visit. The campaign is described as India’s official bid for the 2028–2029 tenure, communicated through preparations that include a formal launch in New York, where UN engagements are typically carried out. The two outlets align on the core details: Jaishankar leads the initiative, the event occurs in New York, and the timeframe is next week, with one report specifying July 13. Both also indicate that the meeting with the UN Secretary-General is part of the minister’s trip. The reports do not provide additional specifics on the campaign’s pledges, partner countries, or timetable beyond the launch and associated meeting.