U.S. throws water over Indian hopes for UNSC seat

Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 19:03 IST
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U.S. throws water over Indian hopes for UNSC seat
Washington: The U.S. has cautioned against expecting any breakthrough "anytime soon" on the UN Security Council reforms, dampening India's hopes for a permanent seat just a week after President Barack Obama backed its quest for this prestigious slot. A top U.S. official also clarified that Obama's endorsement of India for permanent membership in the UNSC during his visit to New Delhi was not a last minute decision, but had been well thought out. It was kept hush-hush, since the endorsement was a big news item, he said. "I would caution against expecting any kind of breakthrough anytime soon," Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake told journalists in New York and Washington during a digital video press conference.
Source: PTI
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