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With 42 member states lending their support, the draft resolution titled ‘Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination’ secured adoption within the Council. Notably, India stood alongside other nations in endorsing this resolution, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and upholding the Palestinian people's inherent right to self-determination.

Dujarric stressed the significance of safeguarding rights, “What we very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone's rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair,” 

During his official visit to India, President Francis emphasized the need for political will from Member States to drive intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform

In a statement issued on Thursday, Dujarric conveyed the Secretary-General's message: "The Secretary-General underlines that all security concerns between the two countries must be addressed by peaceful means, through dialogue and cooperation, in accordance with the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and good neighbourly relations."

The Houthi militia's targeting of civilian ships in the Red Sea, a critical maritime route linking Asia, East Africa, the Middle East, and Europe through the Suez Canal, has significant global implications.

Guterres pointed out that the intense Israeli bombardment and combat in densely populated areas pose threats to both civilians and aid workers.

During the annual discourse of the assembly, where the United Nations' paramount platform for peace and security is evaluated, Francis passionately conveyed that the council's effectiveness and credibility are destined to progressively diminish without fundamental structural reform