India, March 18 -- New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon addressed the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday when he backed India's bid to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Speaking at the major event, Luxon, who is visiting India for an official trip at the invitation of Indian PM Narendra Modi, said: "Countries like India - that play such a central role in the global community - should have a seat at the table. We've therefore long supported India having a permanent seat on a reformed UN Security Council."

The Raisina Dialogue was inaugurated on Monday. It is the

He said the Indo-Pacific will represent two-thirds of global economic growth over the coming years.

"By 2030, it will be home to two-thirds of the world's ...