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The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that Portugal has reiterated its support for India’s claim for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
President At the conclusion of Draupadi Murmu ‘Portugal’s two -day state visit, Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal told the press that the two countries are cooperating on various multilateral forums including the United Nations. He said, & lsquo; & lsquo; Portuguese leadership has reiterated its support for permanent membership of India in the United Nations Security Council. & Rsquo; & Rsquo;
India has emphasized that it is entitled to get a place in UNSC as a permanent member. India says that the 15-member UNSC formed in 1945 is not suitable for the needs of the 21st century and it does not reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.
Chile President Gabriel Borik Font also supported
Earlier, Chile President Gabriel Borik Font supported India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, giving a lecture at the Indian World Affairs Council ICWA. Not only this, he described India as a priority partner and appreciated his role in South cooperation.
Boric Font reached India on a five -day visit this month
Chile’s President Gabriel Borik Font reached India on a five -day visit this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Borik at Hyderabad House. During this time, the two leaders discussed strengthening the relations between India and Chile. & nbsp; The special thing is that India and Chile signed four important agreements to strengthen mutual relations.
PM Modi shared photos of President Gabriel on X
Prime Minister Modi shared pictures of meeting President Gabriel on social media platform X. In the caption of the post, he wrote, "India welcomes a special friend! It is a pleasure for us to host President Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi. Chile is an important friend of us in Latin America. Today’s interaction will strengthen India-Tili bilateral friendship even further."
Prime Minister Modi further wrote, "We are keen to increase economic relations with Chile. In this regard, President Gabriel Boric Font and I agreed that the discussion should begin for the Cast Economic Partnership Agreement. We also discussed areas like important minerals, energy, defense, space and agriculture, where close relations are possible. In particular, India and Chile are very likely to get closer in healthcare. The growing popularity of yoga and Ayurveda in Chile is a pleasure. It is equally important to deepen the cultural relations between our countries through cultural and student exchange programs."