New Delhi, May 29 -- Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha backed India for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. During his address to the All-Party Delegation led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, the Panama minister noted the steady bilateral relations between both countries.

"It is not the first time that I say this, but probably it is the first time that you hear this. I have said publicly that India deserves to be in the Security Council of the United Nations," Acha said.

Five permanent members of the 15-member UNSC include China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The 10 non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms by the UNGA.

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