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Even though George W. Bush has voiced his support for a seat for India at the UN Security Council, he mentioned that the process will be a difficult one, keeping in mind the global politics.
"We must see the possibility of a seat for India in the United Nations Security Council," Bush said while addressing the HT Leadership Summit in Mumbai.
"India has arrived as a strong democratic country in the world. It is a tolerant, peaceful and multi-religious democracy," he said.
But he has clarified that India will be finding it very difficult because of the global politics.
He stressed that before India's case is considered, fundamental questions about the nature of change and the future composition of the council need to be addressed.
"Should the UNSC be changed? Should there be regional considerations? Is Japan, the world's second largest economy, going to be there? How big should be the Security Council? It's going to be a complicated issue," he said.
"Once we get past these threshold questions, India's case will be seriously considered. We want India to be at the table," he said in response to a question.
