In normal course, Asian group endorses India for UNSC’s non-permanent membership

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (APP):As part of the normal practice, the Asia Pacific Group at the UN has endorsed India for a non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 1921-22 since it was the only candidate for the Asian seat, according to diplomatic observers.
Automatic endorsements of candidates take place a year ahead of the elections which take place in the UN General Assembly. The 193-member Assembly will elect five new members from various regions in June next year.
The endorsement by the Asian group does not necessarily mean that Pakistan will vote for India in the General Assembly.
Last year, Vietnam won the endorsement of the 55-member group,