Ukraine Crisis: India abstains from UNSC vote on Russian invasion, explains move

India has abstained on a US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution that deplores in the strongest terms Russia’s attack against Ukraine. India said that dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes. India also said that it is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up and the stakeholders must […]

PM Modi chairs UNSC debate, calls for removal of barriers to maritime trade

Calling for the removal of barriers to legitimate maritime trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the High-Level Open debate in UN Security Council that “prosperity of all” is dependent on the active flow of maritime trade and any hindrance to it can threaten the entire global economy. Charing the debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime […]

PM Modi to preside over UNSC debate on maritime security on August 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a high-level virtual open debate of the UN Security Council on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A case for International Cooperation’ under the Agenda Item Maintenance of International Peace and Security on August 9, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. Briefing reporters at the regular media briefing, MEA […]

Indian flag installed at UNSC as India begins eighth term as non-permanent member

The Indian national flag was installed at the United National Security Council (UNSC) stakeout on Monday as India has started its tenure at the UN body for the eighth time as a non-permanent member. “As India assumes the membership of the Security Council for the eighth time, it is an honour for me as the […]

India, UK hold bilateral discussions on UNSC agenda

India and the United Kingdom on Friday held bilateral consultations virtually regarding United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issues, wherein both sides held discussions on a wide range of issues on the UNSC agenda. The Indian delegation briefed their UK counterparts on its priorities during its upcoming UNSC tenure as a non-permanent member, which includes reformed […]

PM Modi makes strong pitch for India’s inclusion in Security Council, calls for reform in character of UN

Making a strong pitch for India’s inclusion as a permanent member of United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said “reform in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the United Nations is the need of the hour” and wondered as to how long India with its unique […]

China does it again, blocks move to tag JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist

In a big disappointment for India, China has again blocked the move to tag Jaish-e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a “global terrorist” by the United Nations Security Council. Beijing’s move came as the Security Council was to take up a resolution on the matter, days after the February 14 Jaish attack in Jammu and […]