UN Security Council adopts resolution urging humanitarian pauses in Gaza
The resolution received support from twelve states during the session held on Wednesday, while the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom chose to abstain from the vote.
The resolution received support from twelve states during the session held on Wednesday, while the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom chose to abstain from the vote.
India's permanent member at the United Nations, Ruchira Kamoj emphasised that the majority of Global South supports the idea of expansion in both categories of its membership.
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India has given billions of dollars of loans to Sri Lanka and facilitated roughly $3 billion in loans for Sri Lanka from the IMF.
Abiy Ahmed arrived in Khartoum to revive talks between the Sudanese generals and protest leaders after the African Union suspended Sudan on Thursday until the military makes way for a civilian-led transitional authority.
A procedural vote to hold a meeting requires the support of nine countries in the 15-member council. Vetoes do not apply.
India is at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for the long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.
Gokhale's visit is significant since it came days before China hosts the 2nd Belt and Road Forum which will be attended by top leaders from more than 30 countries, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mohammad Faisal, in his weekly briefing said, "We regret that a resolution has been circulated in the UNSC at a time when the matter was under consideration by the 1267 sanctions committee. Such efforts to circumvent the established machinery for this purpose will only weaken the 1267 regime."
