During his address at the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced support for India's long-standing bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov voiced strong support for India’s aspiration to secure a permanent seat on the UNSC

Notably, India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.

India, which recently completed a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, has been a vocal proponent of reforms to the 15-member body, arguing that its composition - established in 1945 - no longer reflects current geopolitical dynamics.