The French Embassy in India said on Monday that as France assumes the monthly presidency of the United Nations' Security Council, it will focus on the need for UNSC reform aimed at giving India a permanent seat.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font at the start of his state visit to India, emphasising deepening bilateral ties. Boric also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, reflecting on shared values of peace and non-violence.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in India for his first state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. His trip, at PM Modi's invitation, will focus on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, and global cooperation. He will also visit Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
In his statement at the UN Plenary on Security Council reform, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, highlighted the need for reform to ensure the Security Council reflects the current multipolar world. He emphasised the necessity for equitable geographical represe
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from Brazil, Germany, and Japan in New York to reaffirm the G4 nations commitment to urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council through text-based negotiations.
Vowing its support, India has strongly asserted that African representation in both permanent and non-permanent categories will be an indispensable part of United Nations Security Council reform for a more representative and effective council.
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called for a permanent seat for Africa at the UN Security Council, adding that the UNSC is in need of reforms, reported Al Jazeera.
Delving into India's approach to the uncertain world shaped by its broadening horizons, widening interests and reformist agenda, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar underlined the importance of cooperation and coordination amongst countries, particularly in Asia.
"Belarus and India have successful mutually beneficial cooperation in the creation of modern pharmaceutical productions with the participation of investments from the leading Indian companies such as "Cipla". Currently we are working on establishing joint pharmaceutical production at the
Joining the chorus for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik, who is currently on a visit to India, said Minsk would support India's call for a permanent seat in the world body.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a 'productive' meeting with New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, on Tuesday, discussing cooperation in Commonwealth and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms.