'India deserves permanent UNSC seat': Seychelles backs New Delhi's bid ahead of PM Modi's visit | TheBriefWire
'India deserves permanent UNSC seat': Seychelles backs New Delhi's bid ahead of PM Modi's visit
Published 27 June 2026 ยท local
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure has strongly backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing New Delhi's significant global stature
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure has strongly backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing New Delhi's significant global stature, population, and contributions to international peace. Faure emphasized the need for reforms in global institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities, advocating for better representation for countries like India and regions such as Africa. He described the India-Seychelles relationship as an excellent, long-standing strategic partnership.
Published: June 27, 2026 โข 11:38 AM IST ยท Updated: June 27, 2026 โข 12:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure has strongly backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing New Delhi's significant global stature, population, and contributions to international peace.
Faure emphasized the need for reforms in global institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities, advocating for better representation for countries like India and regions such as Africa.
He described the India-Seychelles relationship as an excellent, long-standing strategic partnership.