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Denmark Endorses India's Bid for Permanent UN Security Council Seat
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:02 AM
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Denmark has voiced its support for India’s bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, according to the Danish ambassador to India, Søren Kristensen.
Denmark has announced its support for India's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The statement was made by Danish ambassador to India, Søren Kristensen, during a diplomatic event in New Delhi.
Ambassador Kristensen said that Denmark believes India’s growing economic and strategic importance warrants a permanent seat. He also highlighted the country’s active role in global peacekeeping and multilateral diplomacy.
India has long campaigned for a permanent seat, arguing that the current Security Council structure does not reflect the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. The move by Denmark adds to a growing list of nations backing India’s bid.
The United Nations will consider the request in the coming years, and the endorsement could influence other countries to support India’s case.
Ambassador Kristensen said that Denmark believes India’s growing economic and strategic importance warrants a permanent seat. He also highlighted the country’s active role in global peacekeeping and multilateral diplomacy.
India has long campaigned for a permanent seat, arguing that the current Security Council structure does not reflect the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. The move by Denmark adds to a growing list of nations backing India’s bid.
The United Nations will consider the request in the coming years, and the endorsement could influence other countries to support India’s case.