New York, Sept. 28 -- Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday (local time) voiced strong support for India and Japan's bid for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), describing them as "deserving nations" and emphasising the urgency of reforming the global body.

Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, Tobgay urged world leaders to adopt a multilateral system that is both more representative and effective.

Tobgay's remarks came amid renewed momentum around UNSC reform. Earlier in the week, foreign ministers of the BRICS nations-meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA80-reaffirmed their backing for India and Brazil's greater role in the UN system.

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