China says it ‘understands and respects’ India’s aspirations for UNSC membership — Here’s why this is significant
China expressed support for a successful BRICS Summit in India and conveyed it “understands and respects” India’s aspirations for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) membership, in a significant turnaround from its prior opposition to India’s bid for a permanent seat. This comes amid Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister (EVFM) Ma Zhaoxu’s visit to India from…