UNSC

PM Modi to chair UNSC high-level open debate on Enhancing Maritime Security on August 9

PM Modi will chair the high-level open debate on `Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation` on August 9 at UNSC, MEA informed.

Aug 08, 2021, 20:15 PM IST

PM Modi to chair UNSC high-level open debate on 'Enhancing maritime security'

PM Narendra Modi would be the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate.

Aug 08, 2021, 18:33 PM IST

'Matter of deep regret', says Pakistan on not being invited to UNSC discussion on Afghanistan

The statement comes a day after the UNSC, currently under India's Presidency for the month of August, held a meeting on the situation in war-torn Afghanistan.

Aug 08, 2021, 07:25 AM IST

At UNSC, Afghanistan exposes Pakistani support to Taliban's ongoing offensive

Recently in a briefing to foreign envoys based in Kabul, Afghan FM Atmar had also mentioned Lashkar's name.

Aug 07, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

Under India's Presidency, UNSC to discuss Afghanistan situation on Friday

Under India's presidency the UNSC will discuss Afghanistan on Friday, the annoucement was made by TS Tirumurti, president of the council.

Aug 05, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Afghanistan urges India to hold special UNSC session amid Taliban attacks

Afghan Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar called on India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss that the UN and the international community must play a greater role to stop the unfolding tragedy in Afghanistan.

Aug 04, 2021, 06:29 AM IST

'Pakistan needs to vacate PoK', Indian Envoy to UN Tirumurti

India which is a nonpermanent member of the UNSC for 2 years holds the presidency this month.

Aug 03, 2021, 16:19 PM IST

India's UNSC Presidency: PM Narendra Modi to address council on Maritime Security

India is expected to launch a mobile tech platform ‘UNITE AWARE’ during its presidency for UN Peacekeepers. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is also expected to travel to New York and will be chairing two important debates there.

Aug 02, 2021, 12:35 PM IST

India assumes UNSC presidency; TS Tirumurti thanks France for steering Council in July

France said it is committed to working with India on strategic issues as maritime security, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism.

Aug 01, 2021, 11:54 AM IST

India to take over as UNSC President for August, focus on counter-terrorism

India's two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council began on January 1, 2021.

Jul 31, 2021, 23:23 PM IST

Reopening of Varosha: India supports Cyprus, calls Turkey's move to reopen ghost town 'concerning'

Varosha was once a popular resort town but was abandoned after the 1974 invasion of the Mediterranean island by Turkey.

Jul 23, 2021, 06:46 AM IST

India at UNSC condemns killing of journalist Danish Siddiqui in Afghanistan

India has raised the killing of Indian Journalist Danish Siddiqui at the UNSC extending condolences.

Jul 16, 2021, 22:29 PM IST

At UNSC, Foreign Secretary Shringla extends support to Libya's National Unity government

After years of instability, Libya's National Unity government was formed in March this year and has been charged with the conduct of elections on December 24, 2021.

Jul 15, 2021, 22:39 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla heads to New York as India set to assume UNSC Presidency

India is a non-permanent member of the UNSC for a period of 2 years starting January 1, 2021, and will be chairing the body in August. India will also chair the body in December 2022.

Jul 13, 2021, 15:23 PM IST

At UNSC, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla expresses worry over children being recruited by terror groups

Shringla's said that school closures due to the pandemic have provided an even greater opportunity to these terrorist groups to target children.

Jun 29, 2021, 06:17 AM IST

Committed to establishment of independent, democratic state of Palestine: India at UNSC

Vikas Swarup said, "India is committed to the establishment of an independent, viable, democratic State of Palestine. There is no alternative to a two-state solution for ensuring meaningful and enduring peace."

Jun 25, 2021, 07:59 AM IST

EAM's Kenya visit: India extends support to domestic progress, Indo-pacific discussed

The Big Four Agenda of Kenya are- on Manufacturing, Affordable Housing, Universal Health, and Food Security and are key projects led by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Jun 14, 2021, 23:52 PM IST

Proud of contribution at UN peacekeeping: India highlights Congo volcano relief work at UNSC

Indian forces part of the MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo played a key role in safeguarding civilians and UN assets when the eruption took place.

May 24, 2021, 23:07 PM IST

India backs African seat at reformed UNSC, S Jaishankar says, 'We understand the aspirations'

India has once again extended its support for an African seat at a reformed United Nations Security Council, highlighting it "understands and empathize with the aspirations" of the continent.

May 19, 2021, 23:59 PM IST