25 AUGUST 2015
Jaipur: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that Pacific island countries showed widespread support for India's permanent membership in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)Summit here.
"There was widespread support in the delegation for India's candidature for permanent membership on UNSC. The other dominant issue was that of climate change which affects Pacific Island member countries most. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the steps taken in this regard and promised that India will work with them keeping their interests in mind in terms of dangers of climate change," said MEA's Secretary (East), Anil Wadhwa.
Source: Zee News