Will Have to Work Harder This Time, Says S Jaishankar On India Getting Permanent UNSC Seat4Photo© hindustantimes.com

Will Have to Work Harder This Time, Says S Jaishankar On India Getting Permanent UNSC Seat

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External affairs minister S Jaishankar has expressed optimism about India getting a permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council. The minister said that it is “inevitable”, but called for heightened efforts in this regard, PTI reported.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar.

Jaishankar, while addressing intellectuals in Rajkot, said that diligent work is essential to secure the coveted position in the world peace body. At present, Russia, China, France, United States and United Kingdom are the five permanent members of the Security Council.

Jaishankar said that the international momentum is now favouring India's bid for a permanent seat.