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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said Pakistan was appointed as the vice chair of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee despite 52 designated terrorists residing within its borders.
India has been vying for a permanent seat in the UNSC but its bid has been blocked by China time and again.
Israel Hamas War: Israel is furious at the Secretary General of the United Nations. Israel's Foreign Minister said that he has no knowledge of our ground situation.
This is not the first time that China -- Pakistan's all-weather friend -- obstructed or blocked the listing of terrorists at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Makki is the brother-in-law of LeT leader and founder Hafiz Saeed who was the mastermind of 26/11 attack.
India on December 1 assumed the monthly rotating Presidency of the Security Council, the second time after August 2021 that India is presiding over the Council during its two year tenure as elected UNSC member.
UNGA 2022: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar takes swipe at China and Pakistan on cross-border terrorism
In his speech at the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India has been a victim of cross-border terrorism. We will not tolerate terrorism in any form. He called on the United Nations to take strong action against the countries sponsoring terrorism and those who defend them.
India has dispatched several shipments of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
India gave 32 tonnes of medical assistance in 10 batches, including essential life-saving medicines, anti-TB medicines and 50,0000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
India expressed concern about the development of Afghanistan which directly impacts well being of women and girls
India's approach will be to promote dialogue and diplomacy with an overarching aim to end Ukraine-Russia conflict
It also sought to work with other partners to mitigate the economic challenges emerging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Indian Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj addressed a United Nations Security Council briefing on Wednesday
India on Tuesday hit out China, Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council meet on terrorism
It called out both the nations on several counts from "double standards" to "hypocrisy" over the issue
She pointed out to the "practice of placing holds and blocks on listing requests without giving any justification"
India's EAM Dr S Jaishankar backs African representation at the UNSC
Dr S Jaishankar also stated that international organizations are often unrepresentative of contemporary reality
India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities, said Ravindra.
India has been sending humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and its neighbours, which include medicines and other essential relief materials.
Russia started shelling Stanytsia Luhanska in Ukrainian government-controlled territory in Donbas.
"Ukraine wants peace, security, and stability not only for itself but also for entire Europe," said Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN.
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN said that it remains up to Russia to implement all the resolutions in the Minsk agreements.
India attacked Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism at UNSC.
India also discussed recent terror attacks through drones in UAE and Saudi Arabia.
India has reiterated its commitment to humanitarian aid for Afghanistan
India has so far sent three shipments of aid to Afghanistan
"New media, especially social media, is increasingly being used by various actors, including terrorists, for amplifying discriminatory ideas and promoting violent radicalization," said Mathur at UNSC.
PM Modi to chair UNSC debate
He will become first Indian PM to do so
Russian President, US Secretary of State will join meet
Russian President Vladimir Putin to join UNSC meet on August 9
The meeting will be chaired by PM Modi
Modi is the first Indian PM to preside over UNSC open debate
TS Tirumurti was responding to a Pakistani journalist who persistently raised Kashmir
India as the president of the council will hold 3 signature events
India will be president of the UNSC next in December 2022
India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1
India's two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council began on January 1, 2021
The August presidency will be India's first Presidency during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council
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