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Dr S Jaishankar

18 May 2022

Africa must be included in reformed UNSC, get 'adequate presence', says EAM

India's EAM Dr S Jaishankar backs African representation at the UNSC Dr S Jaishankar also stated that international organizations are often unrepresentative of contemporary reality

20 Apr 2022

India at UNSC reiterates call for cessation of violence in Ukraine

India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities, said Ravindra. India has been sending humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and its neighbours, which include medicines and other essential relief materials.

Ukraine-Russia conflict

18 Feb 2022

Ukrainian Ambassador to UN warns Russia of ‘consolidated’ response

Russia started shelling Stanytsia Luhanska in Ukrainian government-controlled territory in Donbas. "Ukraine wants peace, security, and stability not only for itself but also for entire Europe," said Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN. The Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN said that it remains up to Russia to implement all the resolutions in the Minsk agreements.

09 Feb 2022

'We have leaders who continue to defend Laden as a martyr', India slams Pak

India attacked Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism at UNSC. India also discussed recent terror attacks through drones in UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Afghanistan crisis

27 Jan 2022

Humanitarian aid for Afghanistan should be direct:India tells UNSC

India has reiterated its commitment to humanitarian aid for Afghanistan India has so far sent three shipments of aid to Afghanistan

29 Oct 2021

Need to tackle cyber domain's exploitation by terrorists: India at UNSC

"New media, especially social media, is increasingly being used by various actors, including terrorists, for amplifying discriminatory ideas and promoting violent radicalization," said Mathur at UNSC.

09 Aug 2021

Live: Need to remove barriers to legitimate maritime trade, says PM Modi

PM Modi to chair UNSC debate He will become first Indian PM to do so Russian President, US Secretary of State will join meet

08 Aug 2021

Russian Prez Vladimir Putin to participate at the UNSC meet chaired by PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin to join UNSC meet on August 9 The meeting will be chaired by PM Modi Modi is the first Indian PM to preside over UNSC open debate

03 Aug 2021

'Pakistan needs to vacate PoK', Indian Envoy to UN Tirumurti

TS Tirumurti was responding to a Pakistani journalist who persistently raised Kashmir India as the president of the council will hold 3 signature events India will be president of the UNSC next in December 2022

31 Jul 2021

India to take over as UNSC President for August, focus on counter-terrorism

India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1 India's two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council began on January 1, 2021 The August presidency will be India's first Presidency during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council

Harsh Vardhan Shringla

15 Jul 2021

At UNSC, FS Shringla extends support to Libya's National Unity government

India extended support to Libya's National Unity government Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla spoke on the issue at UNSC

13 Jul 2021

Foreign Secretary heads to New York as India set to assume UNSC Presidency

India is set to assume UNSC presidency in August Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla will visit New York

29 Jun 2021

Witnessing sophisticated use of cyberspace by terrorists: FS Harsh Shringla

FM Harsh Shringla highlighted use of cyberspace by terrorists He was speaking at the United Nations Security Council debate He also highlighted initiatives like Aadhar and UPI by India

20 Apr 2021

World order under serious stress, EAM S Jaishankar tells UNSC

S Jaishankar on Monday spoke at the United Nations Security Council. The EAM told UNSC that the world order built 'following the Second World War is under serious stress'. He highlighted how 'security challenges' have also changed.

16 Mar 2021

Myanmar coup: At least 138 people killed since Feb 1

Myanmar`s military has extended martial law to broader sections of Yangon after the deaths of several protesters in the city`s garment production hub Initially announced in the Hlaingthaya and Shwepyitha districts of Yangon, new restrictions will also be imposed in North Dagon, North Okkalapa, South Dagon and Dagon Seikkan townships

United Nations Security Council

10 Feb 2021

At UNSC, India highlights Pak's link with Al Qaeda, IS in South Asia

Tirumurti explained that the "...these groups also perpetrate terrorist activities from safe havens in Pakistan, including through violent attacks in Afghanistan...". India's comments came at a UNSC briefing on the threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIL/Da'esh) to international peace and security.

Myanmar military coup

04 Feb 2021

Myanmar coup: UNSC expresses concern, calls for Aung San Suu Kyi's release

On Monday the country saw a bloodless coup with the military overthrowing the civilian government in an action that led to strong reactions globally. Interestingly, the UNSC statement doesn't use the word coup.

United Nations Security Council

28 Jan 2021

Permanent Security Council seat for India? Here's what Biden's UN pick said

Three previous US administrations had publicly said that the nation supports India's bid to be a permanent member of the UNSC. Thomas-Greenfield has spent more than 35 years in foreign service before being nominated to the position

Dr S Jaishankar

12 Jan 2021

No ifs and buts in fight against terrorism, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar at UNSC

EAM mentioned that "we must not countenance double standards in this battle. Terrorists are terrorists; there are no good and bad ones" "Those who propagate this distinction have an agenda. And those who cover up for them are just as culpable," Dr Jaishankar said

12 Jan 2021

China prevents India from heading UNSC Sanctions Committee

New Delhi also chairs the Counter-terror body of UNSC in 2022 and can see India taking special initiatives The committee was formed after the 9/11 attacks in New York and bolsters the ability of UN member states to prevent terrorist acts It is not the first time China has created problems for India at UNSC

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