Ruchira Kamboj

May 14, 2024 10:50 AM

“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...

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2022/10/01: India Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj speaks after Security Council voted on a joint resolution to condemn Russian on annexation in UN Headquarters. The Security Council voted on a joint draft resolution condemning the annexation by Russia of Ukrainian territory sized in the past 7 months of the war. 4 countries (China, Gabon, Brazil, India) abstained, Russia vetoed the resolution and the rest of the Security Council members voted for. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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 ...

April 16, 2024 4:13 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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