Indian Prime Minister Urges UN to Change Mid-20th Century Approach to ‘Retain Relevance’

The United Nations must change its “mid-20th century” approach to retain relevance in today’s “multipolar world,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses a public meeting at Jerenga Pathar in Sivasagar district of India's Assam state on Jan. 23, 2021. Biju Borg/AFP via Getty Images

The United Nations must change its “mid-20th century” approach to retain relevance in today’s “multipolar world where institutions are extremely important for a rules-based order,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI) on Sept. 3, Mr. Modi said the U.N.’s outdated approach “cannot serve the world in the 21st century.” He urged the international institution to rethink its priorities.