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PM Modi to chair UN Security Council debate on maritime security today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level open debate on "Enhancing Maritime Security A Case for International Cooperation" on Monday via video conferencing.

Under India's Presidency, UNSC will meet Friday to discuss Afghanistan

The UN Security Council, under the Presidency of India, will meet on Friday to discuss the worsening security situation in Afghanistan

US urges UN Security Council to press Myanmar to return to democracy

A senior US diplomat urged the UN Security Council on Thursday to press Myanmar's military to stop violence and restore democracy

Time for UNSC to take holistic approach to maritime security issue: India

India is gearing up to assume the Presidency of the powerful UN body for the month of August

India participates in first physical meeting of UNSC since December

Five months after India was elected as non-permanent member, the country's ambassador participated in an in-person meeting of the UN's most powerful body

India should show determination for peace between Israel, Palestine: Cong

The Congress on Wednesday said India must use its good offices as a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with greater determination and persuasion to bring about peace in the region.

Terrorism reminder why radical epicentres must not be allowed: EAM to UNSC

India said on Wednesday that problems of terrorism and instability are a reminder to the UNSC why epicentres of radicalisation must not be allowed to operate with impunity.

Biden reaffirms commitment to re-engagement with international institutions

US President Joe Biden, on Thursday (local time), hosted Permanent Representatives from the UN Security Council, where he reaffirmed the US commitment to values-based global leadership and re-engagement with international institutions, in particular the United Nations.India was a part of this virtual gathering where India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti outlined New Delhi's commitment to reformed multilateralism and rule of law."Privileged to virtually call on @POTUS Biden with Ambs/PRs of #UNSC. Underlined India's commitment to: Reformed multilateralism; Democracy, Pluralism and Rule of Law; Maritime Security, UN Peacekeeping and Counterterrorism; Development for All, #VaccineMaitri & #COP26," Tirumurti wrote in a tweet.According to a readout from The White House, Biden reiterated the importance of working with global partners and through multilateral institutions to end the pandemic, improve global health security, and ensure "that our nations ...

India calls for probe into chemical weapons, cautions UNSC on WMDs

India called for an objective investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons and also urged the UNSC to remain cognizant of the dangers of weapons of mass destruction

Prakash Javadekar uses Sanskrit for first time at UNSC on climate change

Javadekar said that there is no common, widely accepted methodology for assessing the connection between climate change, conflict and fragility

Stop vaccine nationalism, encourage internationalism: India at UNSC meeting

India, which has shipped Made In India' COVID-19 vaccines to around 25 nations, on Wednesday urged the international community to stop vaccine nationalism and actively encourage internationalism

India, Russia agree to work closely on key issues at UN Security Council

It said the Indian delegation at the director general-level meeting briefed the Russian side on India''s priorities during its UNSC tenure

India at UN: Fully support Iraq's request for UN observation of polls

Tirumurti said that international assistance to the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq and UN observation of the electoral process would enhance the credibility of these elections

EAM Jaishankar to address open debate in UN Security Council today

During the UNSC meeting, Jaishankar will speak regarding resolution 2532 (2020) adopted by the Security Council on 1 July 2020

UN chief's report on ISIS should also cover LeT, JeM: India at UNSC

India said that the global community must not lose sight of the ease with which the Haqqani Network "especially the Pak authorities", have worked along with terror groups in South Asia

India, China hold discussions on issues relating to UN Security Council

The MEA said the Chinese delegation was briefed about India's priorities during its UNSC tenure in the meeting that took place in the virtual format

Myanmar coup: UNSC calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, key politicians

Biden said the United States was working with allies and partners to address the generals' takeover

UNSC calls for release of Myanmar leaders 'arbitrarily' detained by army

The UN Security Council on Thursday expressed deep concern over the declaration of the state of emergency in Myanmar by the military and called for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi

India at UNSC: Delhi calls for continued engagement between Syria, OPCW

This is India's eight stint as a non-permanent member in the UN Security Council

Int'l action should not escalate tensions in Myanmar: China on UNSC meet

China on Wednesday said it was opposed to any strong resolution by the UN Security Council condemning the military coup in Myanmar