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July 18, 2024 11:52 AM

India at UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza strip, urges for unconditional release of hostages

India at the United Nations has reiterated its call for an immediate and complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called for the release of the hostages without any conditions. Delivering his remarks at the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Open Debate on the Middle East on Wednesday, India's Deputy Representative to the UN, R Ravindra, also underlined that India's developmental assistance to Palestine, in various forms over the years, amounts close to USD 120 million. "India was among t...

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 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...

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 ...