July 9, 2024
Russia supports India’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Tuesday that Moscow supports India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Lavrov said India needs near-unanimous support from the UN General Assembly to secure permanent membership in the Security Council. “The process is challenging and the dialogue on extending permanent membership has been going on for a long time. However, our support for India’s candidacy, as well as Brazil and the African group, remains firm,” he told a news conference in Moscow regarding Visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia. Read: India speeds up hydropower projects


