India,SA join hands over UNSC

India and South Africa have agreed to support each other for the non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the year 2011-2012,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday.

After meeting South African President Jacob Zuma here,Singh said,We will step up our efforts for reform of global institutions of governance,including of the United Nations Security Council. We have agreed to support each others candidatures for the non-permanent seat for the 2011-2012 term.

The two sides signed three agreements,including one on air services which will enable the two countries to enhance their ties in flight security area and increase the number of flights from both sides.

Terming their ties as historic and unique,Zuma described his maiden visit as more than success. Zuma said he has also invited Singh to South Africa.