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.
Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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