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US First Lady Melania Trump chairs UN meeting, promotes peace through educ
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
This is the first time that the spouse of any world leader has presided over the meeting of the 15-member UNSC, which Melania did on behalf of the US as it assumed the rotating presidency of the UN council this month, the White House said in a statement.
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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Israel announced the recognition on Friday, just days before Somalia is set to assume the rotating presidency of the Security Council. The announcement marked the first time a UN member state has formally recognised Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region, the Times of Israel reported.
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Poland takes over rotating six-month EU presidency
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Every six months, an EU member state takes the helm of the Council to lead the policy discussions. While 2024 saw Belgium and Hungary preside, Poland and Denmark take charge in 2025.
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China assumes SCO Presidency, to host heads of state council meeting in 20
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
China has officially taken over the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and will be responsible for hosting the 25th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in 2025.
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B20 Summit: Nirmala Sitharaman stresses quick supply chain diversification
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Business 20 or B20 was formed in 2010 and is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. B20 aims to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations on the priorities of each rotating presidency to spur economic growth and development.
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UN to focus on North Korea rights violations and missile program
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The United States holds the 15-nation Security Council’s rotating presidency this month and Thomas-Greenfield has said that human rights would be the core theme. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that North Korea launched scores of ballistic missiles and several intercontinental ballis
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India leads G20, fueling Asia's economic ascendancy
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI/PNN): As the trajectory of rising economies shifts more towards Asia, the recent G20 meetings have come into the spotlight since December 2022 when India took on the presidency role of the same. India's G20 presidency holds immense importance in advancing the n
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France extends support to India as it assumes G20 presidency, UNSC chair
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
India will formally assume the G20 presidency starting today, thereby beginning a unique opportunity for the country to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. India also assumes the monthly rotating Presidency of the UNSC from today.
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Ruchira Kamboj meets UN chief Guterres ahead of India's December Presidenc
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
India assumes the monthly rotating Presidency of the UNSC from tomorrow. This is the second time India is getting the Presidency after holding the top spot in August last year, during which the government focused on maritime security, UN peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.
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Brazil assumes rotating presidency of UN Security Council for July
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil on Friday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July.
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Pakistan 'watchful' as India assumes UNSC presidency for August
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 2 (ANI): As India assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August, Pakistan's envoy to the UN Munir Akram said they will be "watchful" during New Delhi's spell at the forum.
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India outlines priorities as UNSC president; will keep spotlight on Secy G
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], August 2 (ANI): As India assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Ambassador of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti on Monday (local time) said India hopes to keep the spotlight on the Secretary-General's report on the Islamic Sta
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