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UN expert on Myanmar says UNSC resolution not strong enough on 'gross righ
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In response to the adoption of the Security Council's first resolution on Myanmar since the military unleashed a brutal crackdown nearly two years ago, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert warned on Thursday that the "carnage" would only worsen without "strong, coordinated action"
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India "notes with concern" reports of Taliban banning women from universit
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Addressing a press briefing today, Bagchi stated that India has "consistently" supported women's education in Afghanistan and called for the importance of the establishment of an "inclusive and representative government."
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World's attention will be focused on India's G20 Presidency: Japanese amba
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Japan and India enjoy special relation and partnership, which is indeed both strategic and global. So we are cooperating in many important areas such as defence and security. I give my congratulations to India on assuming the G20 presidency," Suzuki told ANI.
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Central Asia "key partner" in global counter-terrorism efforts: Ruchira Ka
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Kamboj underscored that the counter-terrorism committee has established a "long-standing and constructive dialogue" with Central Asia which she called a "key partner" in the international counter-terrorism efforts.
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India supports effective termination of Iran's nuclear policy
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While addressing the UN Security Council's meeting on non-proliferation, India's permanant representative Ruchira Kamboj said, "India supports the full and effective implementation of resolution 2231 and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We encourage the concerned parties to co
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India announces candidature for UNSC membership for 2028-29 term
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The external affairs minister said India has also sought to be the voice of Global South on many issues of concern. "We have not only tried to articulate their interest and anxieties but also tried to see whether we can serve as a bridge in the council," he added.
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UN peacekeeping is more challenging than ever before: Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
He made these remarks at the 'Launch of Group of Friends to promote Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers' in the Trusteeship Council. Along with India, contributing countries like Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal, participated as its co-chairs.
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Terrorism epicentre remains very much active, says Jaishankar at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Jaishankar made these remarks during the 'UNSC Briefing: Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward'. Speaking in his national capacity, he took veiled digs at Pakistan for cross-border terrorism against India and at China for blocking the black-listing of Pakistan-based te
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Key expectation that Afghanistan will not again sever as base for terroris
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking on the key priorities for India during its current tenure at the UNSC, he added, "One of the key expectations there is that Afghanistan will not sever as a base for terrorism against other countries. We expect whoever has authorities in Afghanistan to respect and honour that commitm
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"World is not stupid..." Jaishankar's response to Pakistani journos questi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a sharp retort, Jaishankar said the world isn't stupid and it is not forgetful. "...The world increasingly calls out countries, organisations indulging in terrorism...my advice is to clean up your act and try to be good a neighbour."
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We cannot let another '9/11 of New York' or '26/11 of Mumbai' happen again
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In his address, Jaishankar took veiled digs at Pakistan for cross-border terrorism against India and at China for blocking the black-listing of Pakistan-based terrorists at the United Nations.
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Accountability must be bedrock of counter-terrorism: Jaishankar at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Jaishankar said India faced the horrors of cross-border terrorism long before the world took serious note of it.
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