Tag: UN General Assembly
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Sushma Swaraj packs super diplomacy schedule for UNGA session
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will arrive here on Sunday to represent India at the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session with a packed schedule of super diplomacy among an array of world leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose hectic international diplomacy has focused on bilateral meetings and visits, will miss the UNGA session again …
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September 17, 2017 -
Will withdraw from Paris accord without more favourable terms: US
The White House pushed back at a European suggestion it was softening its stance on the Paris climate accord, insisting Washington will withdraw from the agreement unless it can re-enter on more favourable terms. The remark came as environment ministers from some 30 countries gathered in Montreal seeking headway on the Paris climate accord, which …
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September 17, 2017 -
India backs UN to refer Mauritius-Britain dispute to ICJ
Defying London and Washington, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to refer to the world court the dispute between Britain and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago where the strategic US Indian Ocean military base is located on the Diego Garcia island. Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said India supported the resolution as "it is a …
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June 23, 2017 -
UNGA approves creation of new office on counter-terrorism
The UN General Assembly has approved the establishment of a new office to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts, a move welcomed by India as a "much awaited first step" that will align the world body with needs of the global community in the fight against the menace. The 193-member General Assembly adopted a consensus resolution on Thursday …
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June 16, 2017 -
India objects to Pakistan raising Kashmir issue at UN forum
India has strongly objected to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a UN General Assembly session here, asserting that it is a bilateral matter which should not be brought up in the UN forum. Minister in Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the UN Masood Anwar raised the Kashmir issue in his statement to the UN General …
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April 27, 2017 -
Indian wins top prize at UN challenge for open source tool
An Indian software engineer has won the top prize at a global challenge for an open-source tool that enables users to interactively view UN General Assembly resolutions and gain a deeper understanding of the voting patterns of member states. Abdulqadir Rashik, also an entrepreneur, won the 'Unite Ideas #UNGAViz Textual Analysis and Visualisation Challenge' for …
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April 13, 2017 -
UNGA involved only with processes rather than substance: India
The UN General Assembly is involved only with pious expressions rather than leadership and concrete action, India has said, calling for reinvigorating the world body. "Without effective reform, the UNGA will remain, at best, a marginal player in solving the great problems of our times," India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Tanmaya Lal …
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February 22, 2017 -
UNGA involved only with processes rather than substance: India
The UN General Assembly is involved only with pious expressions rather than leadership and concrete action, India has said, calling for reinvigorating the world body. "Without effective reform, the UNGA will remain, at best, a marginal player in solving the great problems of our times," India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Tanmaya Lal …
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February 22, 2017 -
UNGA involved only with processes rather than substance: India
The UN General Assembly is involved only with pious expressions rather than leadership and concrete action, India has said, calling for reinvigorating the world body. "Without effective reform, the UNGA will remain, at best, a marginal player in solving the great problems of our times," India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Tanmaya Lal …
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February 22, 2017 -
Message on J-K should be ‘loud and clear’ to Pakistan: India
The message that Kashmir is an integral part of India should be "loud and clear", India on Tuesday told Pakistan, calling it a "dysfunctional state" that commits atrocities on its own people and preaches about tolerance, democracy and human rights. Responding to Pakistan’s Right of Reply (RoR), India also asked Pakistan if it can clarify …
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September 27, 2016 -
UN General Assembly concludes annual high-level debate
The 71st session of the UN General Assembly concluded its annual high-level General Debate here on Monday, wrapping up discussions on a wide range of topics on climate change, refugees and migrants as well as peace and development. Over the past week, over 140 world leaders and representatives addressed the General Assembly on the theme …
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September 26, 2016 -
Sushma Swaraj in New York for UNGA meet
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj arrived in New York on Saturday night for the 71st UN General Assembly (UNGA) Session. "Leading India’s delegation to the 71st UNGA. EAM @SushmaSwaraj arrives in New York," said ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup in a tweet. Her visit has come at the heel of a strident denunciation by Prime …
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September 25, 2016 -
Pak’s diabolical designs will never succeed: Congress
Congress on Thusday came down heavily on Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif saying the "conspiratorial omission" of Uri attacks in his UN General Assembly address is an admission of public guilt and asked Pakistan to abandon terrorism as its state policy. All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also said that Sharif at …
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September 22, 2016 -
UN General Assembly kicks off 71st session
The UN General Assembly kicked off its 71st session here on Tuesday with a focus on joint global efforts to carry out the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a blueprint for ending poverty, hunger, advancing equality and protecting the environment for the years leading up to 2030. The session was declared open by Peter Thomson, President …
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September 13, 2016