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BIDEN SUPPORTS INDIA AS PERMANENT MEMBER OF UN SECURITY COUNCIL: REPORT

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 9/24/2022 2:23:30 PM

Washington,Sep 23 US President Joe Biden supports Germany, Japan, and India as permanent members of a reformed United Nations Security Council, a senior official of his administration has said. At the same time, a lot of work needs to be done in this matter, the official told reports on Wednesday on condition of anonymity. "We have historically and continue to stand behind the idea that Germany, Japan, and India should be permanent members of the Security Council," the official said in response to a question. Earlier on Wednesday, President Biden in his address at the UN General Assembly reiterated his commitment to reforming the UN Security Council. Biden said he believes the time has come for the institution to become more inclusive so that it can better respond to the needs of today's world. Members of the UN Security Council, including the United States, should consistently uphold and defend the United Nations Charter and refrain from the use of veto, except in rare and extraordinary situations, to ensure that the Council remains credible and effective, he said. "That is also why the United States supports increasing the number of both permanent and nonpermanent representatives of the Council. TEJAS