South Africans on X praised PM Modi's energetic presence at the G20, while Modi, after returning to India, highlighted productive meetings, called for AI safeguards and UN reforms, and thanked South Africa for hosting the summit.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stressed that despite its "failures" over Gaza and Ukraine, the UN remains essential and must become more inclusive. Speaking at the Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, he urged global cooperation, interfaith acceptance, justice with peace, and carrying forward Tutu's l
He highlighted the need for essential reforms to address contemporary challenges. Birla observed that in a world grappling with critical issues-including war, terrorism, climate crises, and digital threats-dialogue, cooperation, and timely global reforms have become indispensable.
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met UNDP Acting Administrator Haoliang Xu in New Delhi to discuss India-UNDP cooperation on SDGs, digital transformation, and climate action. They also exchanged views on South-South cooperation, UN reforms, and the evolving dynamics within the UN system.
Ambassador of Sudan to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom responded to media reports on the abduction of an Indian national in Sudan and said that the government is ready to play a role in ensuring his safe return.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's strong ties with Cyprus, calling both nations "trusted friends and reliable partners." He thanked Cyprus for supporting India on terrorism, UN reforms, and NSG membership, while reiterating India's backing for Cyprus's sovereignty and
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 80th UN anniversary, highlighted challenges in global counter-terrorism, the distress of the Global South, and the slowing of SDG progress, while urging nations to strengthen multilateralism, support the UN, and renew faith in inter
The Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC) has called for comprehensive and ambitious reforms to the United Nations system, stressing that their success must be assessed by progress in peace, security, sustainable development, and humanitarian aid rather than by budgeta
"It is no longer a question of whether women can do peacekeeping. Rather, it is whether peacekeeping can succeed without women," he said addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave, UNTCC in New Delhi on Thursday.
"For the UN to be effective, it must reform, becoming more inclusive, democratic, participative, and representative of today's world," Jaishankar asserted. He added that reform must amplify the voices of the developing world and reflect the aspirations of the rising Global South.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a renewed multilateral order, while addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that both permanent and non-permanent membership of the Council should be expanded, and "India stands ready to assume greater responsibilities".