Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › World News › 'India deserves permanent UNSC seat': Seychelles backs...
World News

'India deserves permanent UNSC seat': Seychelles backs New Delhi's bid ahead of PM Modi's visit

'India deserves permanent UNSC seat': Seychelles backs New Delhi's bid ahead of PM Modi's visit
Times of India Saturday 27 June 2026, 06:08 UTC By TOI WORLD DESK 1 min read
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...

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.
India (LOCATION) UNSC (ORG) Seychelles (LOCATION) New Delhi's (LOCATION) Barry Faure (PERSON) the UN Security Council (ORG) Faure (PERSON) Africa (LOCATION)
Originally published by Times of India Read original →

Related Stories

This is why Europe was so fatally unprepared for the June heatwave

This is why Europe was so fatally unprepared for the June heatwave Europe’s hottest ever June has laid bare the failures of successive governments across the continent to prepare for extreme heat. Now, scientists say, we have reached the point where climate change is having a severe impact on daily life. Alex Croft reports - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A deadly, record-breaking heatwave has suffocated western Europe this week, killing hundreds and forcing millions to ditch their daily...

The Independent World 18m ago

WATCH: Pelosi, Omar stay silent as Mamdani-backed socialist victories shake Democrat Party

Former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., dodged answering questions on the growing influence of the socialist movement after three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dominated in primary elections. Mamdani's political clout was on display Tuesday night after all three House candidates he endorsed — Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez — won their Democratic primaries in New York, beating out more moderate...

Fox News 22m ago

2028 hopeful fires back at Elon Musk after trillionaire threatened lawsuit: 'Not going to be silenced'

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., brushed aside threats of legal action from Elon Musk, the trillionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, on Thursday. "This is what he does," Khanna told Fox News Digital outside the U.S. Capitol. "It’s symptomatic of our times that billionaires — and now [a] trillionaire — can threaten to sue members of Congress for doing their job.

Fox News 22m ago

Fast-moving wildfire spreads through western US as restrictions put in place

Fast-moving wildfire spreads through western US as restrictions put in place A cold front on Sunday will bring winds that could push the fire in new directions - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Utah's governor has declared a state of emergency and imposed fireworks restrictions as a fast-moving wildfire, fuelled by scorching, arid, and blustery conditions, tears through the region. The critical weather across the American West is sparking mounting concerns that any ignition could lead to...

The Independent World 32m ago