India the world's largest democracy with a population of One billion people may soon be the permanent member of United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India has beefed up lobbying for acquiring a permanent seat at the UNSC. India's External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh has been extensively lobbying for the purpose during his visit to the UN.
Greece and Jamaica have extended support for India's claim to the permanent UNSC membership. This support is in addition to the one France held out to India on Friday. India has already received support from Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Malaysia, Egypt, Mexico, Iraq and Canada. Pakistan earlier proposed that the Security Council's composition should be made more representative. Foreign Minister Sartaj Aziz made the suggestion -- which has helped India in its campaign -- in his draft speech to be delivered at the UN General Assembly.
Greece and Jamaica have extended support for India's claim to the permanent UNSC membership. This support is in addition to the one France held out to India on Friday. India has already received support from Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Malaysia, Egypt, Mexico, Iraq and Canada. Pakistan earlier proposed that the Security Council's composition should be made more representative. Foreign Minister Sartaj Aziz made the suggestion -- which has helped India in its campaign -- in his draft speech to be delivered at the UN General Assembly.
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