Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a speech at annual discussion forum has announced India to be permanent member of United Nations Security Council.
The UNSC has five permanent members and they are China, France, the Russian Federation, the UK and the US, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Also, India’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council ended in 2022.
During the speech, Putin said that he believes countries like Brazil, India and South Africa deserve greater representation at the UN. The Russian President has also praised India for its constant support and under PM Narendra Modi governance the country is also growing powerful in recent days.
Putin also said that, the West was flirting with India and trying to draw it into its orbit but praised the Modi government for continuing to act independently due to western hegemony and dominance faced by Russia.
