A joint statement was signed after discussions at the UN Wednesday by several nations calling for diplomatic negotiation & resolution of the conflict, while also advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The 15-member Council has been split on Myanmar for decades and was previously only able to agree on formal statements about the country which has been under military rule since 2021.
Chairing the debate via video conferencing, PM Modi said maritime disputes should be settled via international law and elaborated on the removal of maritime trade barriers.
The decision to hold the meet under Indian presidency came 2 days after EAM Jaishankar spoke to his Afghan counterpart on convening an emergency session to stop Taliban’s violence.
Speaking at the UNSC during Open Debate Wednesday, Foreign Secretary Shringla called for introspection within the council over the lack of representation of African countries.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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