With reference to the Visegrad Group (V4), consider the following statements: 1. India and the V4 agreed to establish an annual business forum and cooperate in space and technology. 2. The V4 countries opposed India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. 3. The group is a regional alliance consisting of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India's UN Security Council Seat Bid Gets Support From 4 European Countries

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains· 22 September 2026

Multilateral diplomacy and regional alliances: a key GS2 angle on India's global standing.

Why in news

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with leaders of the Visegrad Group (V4) at the 81st UN General Assembly, where the four countries backed India's bid for a permanent UNSC seat.

Background

The Visegrad Group (V4) consists of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The meeting resulted in an agreement to establish an annual business forum and cooperation in technology, space, and defence.

Facts for Prelims

BodyVisegrad Group (V4): A regional alliance consisting of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic
FactIndia and V4 agreed to establish an annual business forum and annual meetings between foreign ministers
FactCooperation areas include technology, innovation, space, connectivity, and people-to-people mobility
Place81st UN General Assembly: Venue for the meeting between India and V4 leaders

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Visegrad Group (V4), consider the following statements:

India and the V4 agreed to establish an annual business forum and cooperate in space and technology.
The V4 countries opposed India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
The group is a regional alliance consisting of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The V4 countries backed India's bid for a permanent seat.

For Mains

Q. Examine the significance of India's strategic partnerships with the Visegrad Group in bolstering its bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Multilateral leverage: Utilizing regional alliances to build a coalition of support for UNSC reform
Strategic diversification: Balancing ties with the EU and V4 to enhance India's geopolitical standing
Defense-tech synergy: Leveraging shared interests in space and defence to deepen bilateral ties

Keywords: UNSC Reform · Visegrad Group · Strategic Autonomy · Multilateralism · Geopolitical Alignment

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