US President Joe Biden supports Japan's permanent membership in the UN Security Council if it is reformed. This was reported by the Japanese TV channel NHK.
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«At the Japanese-American summit between Prime Minister Kishida and Under President Biden, the two leaders agreed on the need to reform and strengthen the United Nations, including the Security Council. It appears that support has been expressed for becoming a permanent member of the Security Council», — said in the message.
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During his May 19-24 trip, Biden visits South Korea and Japan.
Premier Japanese Minister Fumio Kishida hosted US President Joe Biden at a meeting of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Alliance known as the Quad.
China sees the Quad as an attempt to moderate its economic growth and influence, while Biden seeks to forge ties with other democracies to resist the fortification of Beijing.