The visit of the senior Chinese official to India from Feb 8 to 10 was for the BRICS Sherpa Meeting. The UNSC comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members, elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly. The five permanent members — China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — also have veto power over any decision of the UNSC other than on “procedural” matters. “There is a feeling across the world that this (five permanent countries) should change, and India should get a permanent seat. Both sides expressed the belief that China and India are partners rather than competitors and should see each other as opportunities, not threats.

Source: Mint February 11, 2026 16:11 UTC