India's UN Bid
Portugal, Mauritius, and Timor-Leste endorse India's permanent UN Security Council seat bid.
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India’s campaign for a permanent UN Security Council seat gained support during the General Assembly debate, with Portugal and Mauritius explicitly endorsing its bid and the Marshall Islands backing Japan and its G4 partners, including India. Mauritius also supported broader council reform, including expanded African representation, and said new permanent members should have the same rights as existing members if the veto remains. Timor-Leste President José Manuel Ramos-Horta renewed his support, citing India’s size, democratic record, and contributions to developing countries. He also called for closer India–Timor-Leste cooperation in health care, food security, and education.
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Mauritius said it supports the G4 and L69 positions on Security Council reform, and backed a seat for small island developing states in addition to supporting the Common African Position.
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Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro called for permanent Council seats not only for India but also for Africa and Brazil.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for expanding both the permanent and non-permanent membership categories, saying a majority of UN members supported enlargement in both.
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Ramos-Horta praised India for maintaining democracy since independence across a diverse society, saying, “Never a coup. Never a reversal of democracy through military coups.” He also cited India’s assistance to African countries, particularly in East Africa, as an example of Global South solidarity.
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