EAM didn’t name Pakistan, but noted India’s counter-terror ops, said UN system was in crisis & ‘better off’ nations have been lecturing while insulating themselves from energy issues.
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On International Day to Combat Islamophobia, India & Pakistan spar on religious discrimination, bigotry and attacks at an informal meeting of the UN General Assembly.
The US described its resolution as 'a forward-looking resolution focused on one simple idea: ending the war'. The draft pits it against the EU on their resolution on the war in Ukraine.
Despite its significant contributions to social innovation and development, India’s representation in global social impact fora remains disproportionately modest, compared to peers.
The draft resolution, put forth by UAE, saw support of 143 of 193 member states while 9 countries, including US & Israel, voted against it, and 25 abstained.
Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercises in cherry picking, he asserts at 78th UN General Assembly.
Several experts have said that India’s decision was a necessary continuation of its strategy to not directly criticise Russia and show consistency in its policies.
Moscow’s demand was rejected after 107 UN member states votes in favor of holding a public vote. Only 13 nations opposed, 39 abstained & remaining - including Russia & China - did not vote.
After dominating India’s crude imports since 2023, Russian supplies slowed amid US sanctions, but a 30-day ‘waiver’ amid West Asia tensions could now push flows back towards 2 mbpd.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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