British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday announced support for India's candidature for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, saying there have to be more representatives of the new global order.
Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi he said, “'I am pleased to announce that we support the membership of India in the United Nations Security Council and reforms of the Security Council for the future.'
It is quite fitting that India is given this opportunity to be in the Security Council. India is the biggest democracy in the world, it is one of the fastest growing economies of the world and in a way India can represent the Third World concerns.
Mr. Brown’s suggestion is a recognition of India’s growing position in the global scene.
He said India could make a contribution on issues like the environment, counter terrorism, and social justice and that should be "recognised in the reform of all our international institutions".
Today the world cannot ignore India. In addition to its growing economic strength one should take note of the fact that India has lived largely at peace with itself as a functioning democracy, since gaining independence.
Mr. Brown is proposing to spent £10 billion on commercial deals.
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