Slovakia has officially backed India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to a joint statement released on Tuesday. The statement highlighted India's appreciation for Slovakia's continued support for its permanent membership in a reformed and expanded UNSC.
Joint Statement Highlights
The joint statement issued after bilateral talks between the two nations emphasized the importance of UNSC reforms to reflect contemporary global realities. India thanked Slovakia for its consistent backing of India's candidature for a permanent seat in the council.
'In this context, India appreciated Slovakia's continued support for India's permanent membership in a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council,' the joint statement read.
Strategic Partnership
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on multilateral platforms. The endorsement comes as part of broader diplomatic efforts by India to gain support for UNSC reforms from member states.
Slovakia's support adds to the growing list of nations backing India's permanent membership, which includes major powers like the United States, France, and Russia. India has been actively advocating for reforms in the UNSC to make it more representative and effective.
