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"Geopolitical realities" not reflected in UNSC, reforms necessary: UNGA Pr
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, said on Wednesday that reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is "absolutely necessary," adding that today's "geopolitical realities" are not reflected in the council.
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"Horrific escalation of violence since Oct 7 attacks on Israel heightened
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Denouncing the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel, the United Nations General Assembly President, Dennis Francis, said on Wednesday that the horrific escalation of violence since then has not only triggered a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip but also heightened security concer
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"India, a mature and respected UN member," affirms UNGA Prez on India's pe
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The UNGA President was addressing a press conference in the national capital on Wednesday when he was questioned on the world's largest democracy's absence from the security council.
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Facilitation of African Union into G20 demonstrates India's leadership in
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Lauding India for the facilitation of membership of the African Union in the G20, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, said that it depicts New Delhi's leadership in the international arena.
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UNGA President Francis visits Jaipur Foot Centre, calls it an "example of
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis visited Jaipur Foot Centre in Rajasthan on Wednesday and emphasised that it is an example of Indian ingenuity and a pinnacle of innovation that restores hope.
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UN body in Afghanistan thanks India for assistance in combating locust thr
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Afghanistan thanked India for supplying 40,000 litres of Malathion, a pesticide used to fight locust menace.
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"Wonderful and memorable experience": UNGA President Dennis Francis visits
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis, who is on a 5-day visit to India, saw the UNESCO world heritage sites in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Tuesday.
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Uyghurs, Tibetans hold anti-China protest outside UNHRC during Universal P
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The UPR, a peer review process that only takes place once every 5 years, allows UN States to examine each other's human rights records, make specific recommendations to States under review, and address abuses.
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EAM Jaishankar addresses Nigeria-India Business Council in Abuja, hails tr
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Hailing the trade ties between India and Nigeria, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the relationship between the two nations today is of about USD 13-15 billion worth of trade annually.
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US decries ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity in Xinjiang by China
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In strong condemnation of the human rights violations in Xinjiang by China, the United States has called for the cessation of harassment, surveillance, and threats against individuals in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong.
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UK lambasts China for persecution of Uyghurs, Tibetans; calls it to repeal
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The UK strongly called for the repeal of China's national security law in Hong Kong, aligning with UN suggestions. Manley specifically called for the cessation of prosecutions, including that of media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
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UN: India calls on China to commit to human rights, gender equality at Uni
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The recommendations were given by Indian diplomat Guarav Kumar Thakur during the 45th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations.
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