Sunday, June 26 2005 16:28 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Beijing: Not with standing opposition from China and some other countries, India, seeking permanent membership of the United National Security Council (UNSC), today (Jun 26, 2005) said that it would go ahead with introducing the text of the G 4 framework resolution on the world body's reform in the General Assembly.

"India is sure to move the G 4 framework resolution. India has not decided not to move the G 4 framework resolution," Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed said that prior to his departure to New York to attend important meetings at the UN.

India has decided to move the resolution along with other G 4 countries Brazil, Germany and Japan, said Ahamed, who was in Beijing on a transit visit after attending the inauguration of Presidency of new Mongolian president Nambaryn Enkhbayar.

"The G 4 framework resolution will offer the Member States a window of opportunity to express individual decisions in reforming the UN," the minister said.

He said that the framework resolution would give the member nations an opportunity to reform the UN, such as revitalising the General Assembly, expanding membership of the Security Council, including permanent membership and strengthening the Economic and Social Council, which are essential part of UN reforms.

"No country has openly opposed India's candidature to be a permanent member of the UNSC as India is the most qualified candidate," Ahamed said when asked to comment on China's opposition to the G 4 resolution.

Adoption of a resolution in the 191 members General Assembly requires two thirds of majority.