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Ukraine crisis: India abstains from vote on Russia's UNSC draft resolution

India abstained in the UN Security Council on a vote on a draft resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine on Wednesday. Permanent and veto-welding Council member Russia had called for a vote in the 15-nation Security Council on its draft resolution that demands that civilians, including humanitarian personnel and persons in vulnerable situations, including women and children are fully protected, calls for negotiated ceasefire for enabling safe, rapid, voluntary and unhindered evacuation of civilians, and underscores the need for the parties concerned to agree on humanitarian pauses to this end." Russia and China voted in favour of the resolution while India was among 13 countries who abstained. India had previously abstained on two occasions in the Security Council and once in the General Assembly on resolutions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is visiting the United Nations and addressed a Security Council briefing on ...

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India cautions against attacks on nuclear facilities

The Council held an emergency session, called by Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States on Friday, following Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant

India skips resolution to call for UN General Assembly session on Ukraine

The resolution was adopted with 11 votes in favour, paving the way for the General Assembly to meet on the crisis as soon as Monday.

Imposing external solutions will not resolve Syrian conflict: India at UNSC

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, R Ravindra on Friday raised concern about the overall situation in Syria

Highlight of India's presence at UNSC was its August presidency: Tirumurti

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, TS Tirumurti said the highlight of India's presence in the Security Council has been its presidency in August this year

India's non-permanent membership gives much-needed balance at UNSC in 2021

When India took up the seat at the 15-nation Council in the beginning of the year, the world was still reeling with the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged nations and slaughtered economies

Decade-old conflict, foreign interference affected Syria's integrity: India

Underlining that the humanitarian crisis in Syria has not seen significant improvement in the recent months, India has called for a nationwide comprehensive ceasefire

India at UNSC meet calls for inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan

India's Ambassador to the UN TS Tirumurti said that over half of Afghanistan's population is facing a crisis on emergency levels of acute food insecurity

Terrorists enjoy free pass in Pakistan: India slams Pak at UNSC

Pakistan has an established history and policy of actively supporting terrorists, India has said

Important that Taliban adheres to no-terrorism commitment: India at UNSC

The Security Council resolution has underlined that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts

At UNSC debate, PM Modi puts forward 5 principles for maritime security

PM put forward 5 principles, including removing barriers for maritime trade and peaceful settlement of disputes, on the basis of which global roadmap for maritime security cooperation can be prepared

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

Escalation in Yemen hostilities opportunity for terror groups, says India

India expressed concern over recent escalation in hostilities in several parts of Yemen, saying it's "worrisome" this situation will provide opportunities for terrorist groups to spread their presence

India, Vietnam agree to work closely on key issues in UNSC agenda

India and Vietnam on Thursday held bilateral consultations on United Nations Security Council issues using the VTC platform where both sides agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda.According to a release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Vietnamese delegation was led by Do Hung Viet - Director-General, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam along with officials from the Department of International Organisations, Department of Southeast Asia - South Asia - South Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Vietnam at New Delhi and the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN.Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UNP & Summits) led the Indian delegation and was joined by officials from the Southern Division of MEA, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York and the Embassy of India in Hanoi."Both sides discussed a wide range of issues on the UNSC agenda and ...

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

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

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

'India's bid for permanent UNSC membership a matter of discussion'

Three previous administrations, that of George W Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, had publicly said that the United States supports India's bid to be a permanent member of the UN Security Council

India willing to support Colombia in its journey towards peace, progress

Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, said democracy in Colombia is deepening through increased political participation and applauded the efforts of the people

India ready to play 'constructive role' in UNSC to end Syrian conflict

New Delhi asserted that terrorism emanating from Syria has spread far even reaching parts of Africa and the humanitarian situation has worsened in the country