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Maldives backs India's claim
Special Correspondent
CHENNAI:
The Maldives has backed India's claim for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.
In a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, its President, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom,said the Maldives would co-sponsor the framework resolution on restructuring the Security Council, jointly proposed by India, Japan, Germany and Brazil. According to a communiqué from the President's office, Mr. Gayoom said that U.N. reforms should reflect international realities. India was a key player in promoting global peace. He expressed the hope that the resolution would achieve international support.
Mr. Gayoom briefed Dr. Singh on the ongoing democratic reform programme in the Maldives. He expressed his determination to implement the reforms in a smooth and peaceful atmosphere, and thanked the international community and close, friendly countries such as India for their support in the exercise.
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