New York/Paris: France has voiced support for India’s bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with “right of veto”. It has also said other G4 members (Japan, Germany, Brazil and two seats to Africa) too should get permanent membership in the UNSC.

In a statement on November 19, the French government said, “Our position on this matter has always been consistent. Under this reform, Africa should receive two seats, considering its population and the increasing number of situations requiring Council attention. Each member of the Group of Four – Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan – should receive one seat each, reflecting their responsibilities on the global stage. Each of these countries should be granted the privileges associated with this status, particularly

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