'Worthy candidate’: Russia backs India for permanent seat on UN Security Council

Speaking at the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Addressing the UNGA session, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said that the country sees India as a “key international actor” and a “worthy candidate for permanent membership within the Council.”

"We note India and Brazil in particular as key international actors and worthy candidates for permanent membership within the Council whilst at the same time unilaterally and mandatorily raising the profile of Africa," Lavrov said.

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