India very important global player; deserves to be permanent UNSC member: Dominican Foreign Min Vince Henderson
United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying it has emerged as a «very important global player» and derserves to be considered for full membership of the UN body.
Addressing the 'India-UN for Global South: Delivering for Development' event in New York cITY on Saturday, the Dominican Foreign minister said, «I know that India is a country that's historically very polite, and you will not say or ask for certain things. But I will say today that we believe that India is emerging as a very important global player and we believe that India deserves to have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.»
He said India deserves to be a permanent member of the UNSC not only as the most populous country on earth but also as one that has shown great responsibility in the exercise of its own powers.
«We believe that this is a matter that should be supported.
We hope that India in turn, will continue to be a responsible member of the United Nations, but more so to be a good friend to small island developing states,» Henderson said.
The Dominican Foreign Minister added that his country has benefited tremendously from its partnership and cooperation with India. «Over the years, we have had tremendous support in human resource development.
Several Dominicans have pursued studies at universities across India. India has also been able to provide technical assistance to us in several areas in healthcare, in education and other fields of development.
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