New York, Sept. 27 -- Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on Friday (local time), advocated for a reformed UN Security Council (UNSC), explicitly naming India and Japan as "deserving nations" for permanent membership to reflect today's global realities.

Addressing the general assembly, Tobgay urged a reinvigorated multilateral system to tackle climate crises, poverty, and conflicts, underscoring Bhutan's commitment to a "representative, responsive, and effective" United Nations, championing a multilateralism that prioritises results over mere resolutions.

"Bhutan supports reform of the United Nations, including reform of the Security Council, expanding both permanent and ...