Beijing: China has announced its support to India's candidature for the non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.
Beijing had so far been non-committal on this.
China has also indicated at an increased understanding of India’s aspirations for a permanent seat, and offered to work together in the reform of global institutions.
Beijing's assurances came during President Pratibha Patil's talks with Hu Jintao, President of China and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party.
Briefing reporters on Patil's talks, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said that the Chinese leadership understood India's aspiration and desire to play a larger role, and the patent need for the Security Council to warm up to India's aspirations, UN reforms and enhanced representation of developing countries.
"They are listening very carefully to what we are saying, and there is increasing awareness of India's legitimate concerns,” Rao said.
Patil, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, was given a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People, on the edge of Tiananmen Square. She met China's highest leadership, including Premier Wen Jiabao and Wu Bangguo, chairman of the National People’s Congress.
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