Ruchira Kamboj

September 16, 2024 6:44 PM

India’s dedication to committed multilateralism shines ahead of UN Summit of the Future

As anticipation builds for the upcoming UN Summit of the Future, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has underscored India's unwavering commitment to multilateralism. Kamboj expressed excitement for the summit on Thursday, highlighting India's proactive stance in embracing the opportunity to repurpose the UN for collective global progress. "Excited for the upcoming UN Summit of the Future! India's dedication to committed multilateralism shines as we embrace t...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

Indian peacekeeper Major Radhika Sen receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year honor

Major Radhika Sen, an Indian peacekeeper deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has been named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023. The prestigious award recognizes her outstanding service and efforts to empower local communities, especially women and girls, during her tour of duty from March 2023 to April 2024. Serving with the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO as the Commander of the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion in ea...

May 24, 2024 12:30 PM

India affirms commitment to strengthening African role in global security, development

In a powerful address to the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, reiterated India's unwavering commitment to bolstering the role of African states in addressing global security and development challenges. Addressing the open debate under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security," Kamboj emphasised the longstanding friendship between India and Africa, rooted in historical ties and shared solidarity. "India believes that Afric...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

“Simply unacceptable”: India condemns dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

As Israel's military action in Gaza against Hamas escalates, India has strongly condemned the civilian deaths in the ongoing conflict and said that the resulting humanitarian crisis in the region is "simply unacceptable." "The conflict in Gaza has been going on for over seven months, and the humanitarian crisis it has triggered has been increasing. There is also the potential for growing instability in the region and beyond. In this context, we view the UNSC's adoption of resolution 2728 as a p...

May 4, 2024 12:20 PM

India’s Panchayati Raj system highlights strides made in women’s leadership: Ruchira Kamboj

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, highlighted the remarkable progress made in women's leadership within India's Panchayati Raj system, a unique system of rural governance that decentralizes power at the grassroots level. Speaking at India's side event at the 57th UN Commission on Population and Development (#CPD57) titled "Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Leads the Way," Kamboj emphasized the transformative impact of women's empowerment at the gr...

May 3, 2024 1:03 PM

Pakistan harbours most dubious track record: India at UN General Assembly

In an indirect reference to Pakistan, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, on Thursday criticised Islamabad at the United Nations, saying that it harbours a "most dubious track record." Kamboj’s remarks came in response to the "destructive and pernicious" comments made by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, targeting India, which included references to Kashmir, the BJP, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and Indian Muslims. In her address to t...

May 2, 2024 12:25 PM

India reiterates support at UN for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

India has reiterated its support at the United Nations for a two-state solution that allows Palestinians to live freely in an independent nation within secure borders, while also addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns. At the UNGA meeting on Wednesday, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj expressed hope that Palestine’s UN membership will be reconsidered and that it will receive widespread support. On April 18, the US used its veto power to ...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

India calls for inclusive framework, decisive action on UN Security Council reform

India on Tuesday called for decisive action on Security Council reform, championing an inclusive framework that truly represents the dynamic global landscape of today. Speaking at the 6th round of intergovernmental negotiations on UNSC reform, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, said, " India is in favour of expansion of UN Security Council membership in both the permanent and non-permanent categories, as we believe that this is the only way to achieve genuine reform of ...