Cameron to support India's permament representation in UN Security Council

LONDON: David Cameron announced in his manifesto on Tuesday that he will support India's bid for permanent representation on the UN Security Council if he returns to 10 Downing Street for a second term as prime minster of Britain after the May 7 general election.

According to Cameron, he will build on "our strong relationship with India and push for an ambitious EU-India trade deal".

Cameron announced that he will help the Manchester Museum, in partnership with the British Museum establish a new India Gallery.

Cameron also said he will oppose any resumption of commercial whaling and seek further measures at the EU and internationally to end shark-finning.

"We will promote effective worldwide measures for tuna conservation, press for a total ban on ivory sales and support the Indian government in its efforts to protect the Asian elephant," Cameron added.

Cameron said "we will push for freer global trade, concluding major trade deals with the US, India and Japan and reinvigorating the World Trade Organisation. As part of our drive to attract more investment into the UK and increase British exports, we will build on our strong relationship with India".

Cameron has earlier called UK's relationship with India "one of the great partnerships of the 21st century".

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