New Delhi, Mar 4: The President of the African nation of Benin, Boni Yayi, on Wednesday pledged support to India''s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council seat.
Yayi, who is on a five-day official visit to India, said his country looked at India as a successful democracy.
"We would like to support India in its candidature for the Security Council of the United Nations. We believe that we will be able to create a better order in the world with a more reinforced Security Council," said Yayi.
Talks have been going on to expand the powerful five-nation UN permanent Security Council and accommodate newer member countries. India is vying for a place.