UN Security Council

Need A Council Where Voices Of Developing Nations Find Their Place: India At UN

Earlier in August, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said keeping India out of the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council would only call the credibility of the international organization into question.

Sep 06, 2023, 14:00 PM IST

China-Pakistan targeted in UNSC, China's double attitude on terrorists.

India has targeted China-Pakistan in UNSC, saying that it is wrong to ban evidence-based resolutions, and also accused China-Pakistan of having a double standard on terrorists.

Sep 06, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

Concerns Of AI: UN Security Council To Hold First Talks Over AI Risks

Britain holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this month and has been seeking a global leadership role in AI regulation. British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will chair the discussion on Tuesday.

Jul 17, 2023, 15:45 PM IST

'Isolating approach would not work': Taliban asks UNSC to permanently end travel ban

The UN Security Council hasn`t renewed the Taliban leaders` exemption from the travel ban in more than three months

Nov 26, 2022, 09:35 AM IST

Security Council still doesn't reflect current geo-political landscape, says India's Permanent Representative to UN Ruchira Kamboj

UNSC reforms: India`s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, said, "Equitable representation in Security Council was included in General Assembly agenda more than 40 yrs ago. It's regrettable that work on the issue has nothing substantive to show even after 4 decades."

Nov 18, 2022, 06:34 AM IST

'India to contribute USD 500,000 for UN Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism': EAM S Jaishankar

EAM S Jaishankar, while addressing the UNSC`s special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in Delhi said, "India will be making a voluntary contribution of half a million dollars to the UN Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year".

Oct 29, 2022, 14:50 PM IST

India's approach to Russia-Ukraine conflict people-centric: India at UNSC

"India`s approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric. We`re providing both humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to some of our neighbours in the Global South under economic distress...," Ambassador R Ravindra said. 

Oct 22, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

China puts on hold India's proposal to blacklist Hafiz Saeed's son Talah

China has blocked a United Nations proposal by India and the United States to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders Shahid Mahmood and Hafiz Talah Saeed as global terrorists.

 

Oct 19, 2022, 23:54 PM IST

‘Need transparency’: EAM S Jaishankar on blocking Pakistan terrorists' listing at UN

China, a veto-wielding permanent member of the UN Security Council, has repeatedly put holds on listing proposals by India, the US and other allies to blacklist Pakistan-based terrorists.

Sep 25, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backs India for permanent member in UN Security Council

"We see prospective of making Security Council more democratic via representation of countries from Africa, Asia & Latin America. India and Brazil, in particular, are key international actors and should be counted for permanent membership in the council," said Sergey Lavrov. 

Sep 25, 2022, 08:52 AM IST

Six countries including US, UK request UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine situation

"The UK and [Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, and the United States] have called for a Security Council meeting on #Ukraine. Russia is committing war crimes and targeting civilians. Russia`s illegal war on Ukraine is a threat to us all," read the tweet. 

Mar 17, 2022, 07:50 AM IST

India, China abstain on UNSC resolution against Russia; here's what New Delhi said

India on Saturday abstained on the United Nations Security Council resolution prepared to call out Russia’s needless assault on Ukraine and demanded the complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces.

Feb 26, 2022, 06:24 AM IST

Russia, US seek India's support ahead of Security Council vote on Ukraine situation

Leaders from Russia and the US contacted Indian counterparts on Thursday to discuss the Ukraine situation. The resolution would be a test of India`s position in a post-Cold War world that is quickly plunging into a new Cold War.

Feb 25, 2022, 12:53 PM IST

Developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to Central Asia region: India at UN

"The developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to the Central Asia region, particularly the possible growth in international terrorism and drug trafficking emanating from the Afghan territory," said TS Tirumurti. 

Feb 17, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

Russia vetoes UN resolution linking climate change as threat to international peace and security

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also sounded alarms, telling the Security Council last week that the effects of climate change "compound conflicts and exacerbate fragility."

Dec 14, 2021, 09:17 AM IST

Terrorism continues to pose serious threat to Afghanistan, region: India at UNSC

"Security Council Resolution 2593 clearly sets out boundaries outlining the international community`s expectations on a range of critical and immediate issues," said TS Tirumurti at UNSC. 

Nov 18, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman, MOS Muraleedharan arrive in New York for official visits

According to the Ministry of Finance, Sitharaman will be attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank and other associated investment meetings as part of her official visit to the USA.

Oct 12, 2021, 00:00 AM IST

Britain calls on China and Russia to agree on Afghanistan approach

Britain, which is currently co-ordinating the so-called P5 group of permanent United Nations Security Council members, will use the meeting to call for greater cooperation to improve international security, with a particular focus on Afghanistan.

Sep 22, 2021, 07:45 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi shares 5 principles for maritime security cooperation at UNSC- In Pics

PM Modi highlighted that maritime routes were being misused for terrorism and piracy.

 

Aug 10, 2021, 11:21 AM IST

At UNSC debate, PM Narendra Modi shares 5 principles to prepare roadmap for maritime security cooperation

PM Modi highlighted that maritime routes were being misused for terrorism and piracy. He stressed that the oceans are the world's common heritage and sea routes the lifeline of international trade.

Aug 09, 2021, 19:19 PM IST