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UNGA Delays UNSC Reforms Again, India Warns of Legitimacy Crisis
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Yojana Patel, expressed concern that the ongoing Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) could "lose legitimacy" if they continue indefinitely without producing concrete outcomes. Following the Assembly’s vote to roll over the discussions to the session beginning next month, Patel voiced India’s frustration over the lack of progress.
UNGA President Highlights Progress and New Framework in UNSC Reform Process
"I am encouraged by the progress we've made. The framework now in place could provide broad support from the membership, offering a good foundation for ongoing work," Francis said on Thursday, in an optimistic assessment of long-delayed discussions.
India Urges Accountability for Nations Opposing UNSC Permanent Membership
People within the United Nations who still have the courage to oppose the expansion of permanent membership and deprive Africa of her rightful place must be taken to task, Wednesday said Mr. R. Ravindra, Charge d'Affaires in India's UN Mission.
India Calls for Greater Geographic Representation to Strengthen UNSC
Speaking for the G4 group of countries, India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, he told an open debate on reform of the Security Council, "A primary reason for the underperformance of this critical institution remains the non-representation of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and the under-representation of Asia-Pacific in the permanent category.".
UN Security Council to Discuss Self-Reform for the First Time, Says Council President
Well, while these reform negotiations have been going on in the General Assembly, moving it to the Council serves to garner support for how those historical injustices are to be addressed, Kanu said at Thursday's press briefing – his country, Sierra Leone, has taken over the rotating presidency of the Council for the month.
India Firmly Rejects Pakistan's 'Baseless' Kashmir Comments at UNSC
“Let me respond briefly in the interest of time to remarks, which were obviously politically motivated and unfounded, made by one representative against my country. I categorically dismiss and condemn these baseless remarks with the contempt they deserve," stated Ambassador R. Ravindra, Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, on Wednesday.
Support for India's UNSC Permanent Membership Grows as Sri Lanka Celebrates PM Modi's Re-election
In a special address to the Lankan Parliament, Premadasa underscored India's deserving stature as the world's most populous nation and a significant global economic and military force, asserting that it warrants acknowledgment in the UNSC. “This is of utmost importance as India has the largest population in the whole world. Also, when you examine the world’s economic, security power configuration, I feel that this representation of India in the UNSC must be achieved and must be promoted,” said Premadasa.
It is impossible to separate UNSC reforms from increasing the effectiveness of the UNGA: India
Pratik Mathur, a minister at India’s UN mission, emphasized this connection during a session of the ad hoc working group focused on revitalizing the Assembly. He articulated a strong stance on the need for urgent, holistic reform of the UN to better reflect present geopolitical conditions and to tackle the complex challenges facing the world today.
UNSC Sanctions Committees' 'Holds and Blocks' as 'Disguised Vetoes': India
The reference seemed to be aimed at China, famed for its repeated holds on proposals presented by India and its allies regarding such designations. Kamboj also underlined the need to address the opacity surrounding the Council's functioning and opined that consensus should be forged instead of blaming games.
India Advocates for UNSC Overhaul, Citing G20 Consensus and Inclusive Membership
Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative, emphasized the progress made on issues where the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has faltered, citing last year's G20 summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as a prime example. Kamboj stressed the necessity of restructuring the permanent membership to align with contemporary realities, asserting that diplomacy and dialogue require an updated approach to address global challenges effectively.
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