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Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel publicly endorsed India’s bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat during an official visit to India.
Bettel said India’s size and geopolitical importance mean it should be included in an expanded council.
He criticized the current veto system as an outdated relic of the Second World War.
Bettel proposed allowing a two-thirds majority to override unilateral vetoes.
Why it mattersLuxembourg’s support strengthens India’s long-running campaign for a permanent UNSC seat and could add pressure for broader veto reform.
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The reporting says India has long sought broader representation for developing nations and the Global South.