India Became Non-permanent Member of Security Council

India on 1 January 2010 joined the United Nations Security Council as its non-permanent member for a two-year term after a gap of 19 years. India expects that its non-permanent seat in the Security Council hoping will not only cement its place as a key global player but also pave the way for becoming a permanent member of the powerful wing of the world body.

Along with India Germany, Portugal, South Africa and Columbia also became one of the five non-permanent members of this 15-member body.

Now that India is a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council India's approach to key global issues would be keenly watched by members of the United Nations, especially the third world countries as well as the P5, in particular the U.S. which would like New Delhi to align itself with and support Washington's move on burning issues such as Iran.