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Five nations elected to UN Security Council
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"My congratulations to Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia, for being elected as non-permanent members of the @UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2024. I thank the tellers for assisting in this election," Csaba Korosi, President of the 77
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Current UN Security Council structure does not align with multipolar world
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"The current composition of the Security Council no longer aligns with the realities of our interconnected and multipolar world. The Council structure, designed in a different era, does not reflect the rise of new powers, the shifting geopolitical landscape and the aspirations of nations str
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3 Indian peacekeepers to be honoured with UN's Dag Hammarskjold medal
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The fallen heroes for the year 2022 include Border Security Force personnel head Constables Shishupal Singh and Samwali Ram Vishnoi, who served with the Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Shaber Taher Ali, who was employed in a civilian capacity wi
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India advocates for collective solutions, quick humanitarian access to add
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"We welcome the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. As the Chair of the G-20 this year, India's efforts are also aimed to address the current challenges to food and energy security and ensure that humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities are served without delay," Kamboj said wh
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India witnessed highest African participation under its G20 presidency
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Africa's participation in the ongoing G20 presidency under India has been the highest ever, stated the Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj.
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Can UNSC deem to be inclusive by making 5 members more equal than others,
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"Is the Security Council in its present form which denies permanent representation to entire continents of Africa, Latin America, and the world's largest democracy Can it deem to be inclusive by making five members more equal than others?" India's permanent representative to the United Natio
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India amplifying voice, concerns of Global South: Ruchira Kamboj
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Speaking at ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development 2023, Kamboj said, "During its G-20 Presidency, India is also amplifying the voice and concerns of the Global South and developing countries. The Voice of the Global South Summit held in January 2023, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
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India contributes USD 500,000 to UN entity for women empowerment
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Sima Sami Bahous, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women, received the cheque
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UNGA President thanks envoys of India, Belgium and South Africa on launch
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Csaba Korosi called the initiative -- the creation of the group of friends on 'Science for Action' -- an "important step" towards multilateral cooperation and the exchange of information and data. He also called on UN member states to join the informal forum.
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India's veiled attack on Pakistan at UNSC over drone delivery of weapons
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Ruchira Kamboj stressed that illicit transfer and illegal diversion of arms to non-state actors, including armed and terrorist groups, pose threats to international peace and security.
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India gives USD 2 million to African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Ruchira Kamboj on behalf of the Indian government handed over the contribution of USD 2 million to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.
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India defends its claim to permanent membership at UNSC
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
On arguments of expansion in the permanent category would be undemocratic PR further added, "We fail to understand how something that is clearly being called for by the majority of the membership is undemocratic. We cannot and must not continue to be hostage to the minority in intergovernmen
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