Sajith backs India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council seat

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who is on an official visit to India, has backed India’s long-pending bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). During an interview with Indian media ANI, Premadasa called it a recognition of “global power realities” and that he will continue to support that effort. Premadasa said India’s inclusion in the UNSC “would be a recognition of the practical realities of international politics.” “Years before, it was I who spoke openly about India being given a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. So it’s an old topic for me,” he said.…

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