Manohar Lal highlights India’s commitment to global peace, development at 80th UN Day celebrations

Paying tribute to Indian peacekeepers who made the supreme sacrifice in United Nations (UN) missions, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal has reiterated India’s unwavering stand against terrorism and its call for reforms in the organization, particularly the expansion of the UN Security Council to make it more inclusive and representative.

The Union Minister highlighted India’s commitment to Global Peace and Development at 80th United Nations (UN) Day celebrations, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said.

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Lal, who attended the 80th UN Day celebrations as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on Friday, reaffirmed India’s deep partnership with the international organization, citing initiatives such as the India-UN Development Partnership Fund and the India-UN Global Capacity Building as examples of India’s action-oriented approach and commitment to South–South cooperation.

In his address, the Minister highlighted the UN’s remarkable contributions over the past eight decades in preventing conflicts, promoting international law, and supporting the development of nations left behind.

Referring to the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future” – a concept rooted in India’s G20 Presidency – he emphasised the importance of shared global responsibility and cooperation to address interconnected challenges.

Lal concluded by assuring that India will continue to engage constructively with the UN to advance peace, sustainable development, and the voice of the Global South.