United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis said while expressing deep concerns on Sunday in response to the Iran’s attack on Israel, that this vicious cycle of attack and counter-attack will lead nowhere, but inevitably, to more death, suffering and misery. Francis said in a press release, “I am deeply concerned about the unfolding […]
At UNGA, India votes to reject Russia’s call for secret vote on Ukraine
India on Monday voted to reject Russia’s call to hold a secret ballot at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on a draft resolution to condemn Moscow’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four regions in Ukraine. A public vote will be held now be held later this week in UNGA on Russia after its referendum in […]
From Ukraine to Russia to France, PM Modi’s India wins global praise at UNGA
At the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session India has been winning praise from several developing and developed nations both for its economic and foreign policy. Some of the most powerful voices, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron have referred […]
Foreign Ministers of BRICS acknowledge UNGA resolution on “combating glorification of Nazism’
Foreign Ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa on Thursday acknowledged the annual UNGA resolution on “combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination and related intolerance”. BRICS foreign ministers held their annual meeting on the margins of […]
UNGA adopts resolution on multilingualism, mentions Hindi language for first time
In a significant initiative, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentions the Hindi language for the first time. The resolution passed on Friday encourages the UN to continue disseminating important communications and messages in official as well as in non-official languages, including […]
UNGA President Abdulla Shahid tests positive for Covid-19
President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the current Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Thursday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. The Foreign Minister pointed out that he had been fully vaccinated including a booster. “I have tested positive for COVID-19 today. I am isolating at home with mild symptoms. […]
Tirumurti meets UNGA President, reassures India’s support to ‘Presidency Of Hope’
Permanent Representative and Ambassador of India to United Nations TS Tirumurti met with the President of the 76th United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid on Friday (local time). Taking on Twitter, Shahid said, “It was good to meet with Permanent Representative of #India to the UN H.E. Tirumurti. Reassured of India’s support to the #PresidencyOfHope. Look forward to working […]
UNGA president urges redoubling efforts to ensure progress in nuclear disarmament
Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Tuesday called for redoubling efforts to ensure meaningful progress in global nuclear disarmament. Addressing the UNGA high-level event to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Shahid said that on the […]
Afghan representative Isaczai calls off speech in UNGA to preserve national interests
Afghanistan’s permanent representative in the United Nations Ghulam Muhammad Isaczai who was due to give a speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session on Monday, called off his address to preserve national interests and Afghanistan’s seat. Afghanistan’s Mission in UN in a Twitter post said that they will continue working with […]
PM Modi to address UNGA today, likely to focus on Covid-19, terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday during which he is likely to focus on “pressing global challenges” including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change, and other important issues. The theme for this […]
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan again refers to Kashmir issue in UNGA address
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again referred to the issue of Kashmir in his address to world leaders at the high-level UN General Assembly session. Last year also, Erdogan in his pre-recorded video statement to the General Debate had made a reference to Jammu and Kashmir. India at that […]
No change in UNGA plans after ‘submarine deal’, says France
France has not changed its plans for United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in view of the submarine deal between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, said an Elysee spokesperson. “The Foreign Minister was always going to represent France at the UNGA, the submarines deal did not change our plans,” she said, reported CNN. The government […]
Xi Jinping to deliver speech via video link at UNGA on Tuesday
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will deliver a virtual video address on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday. “Chinese President Xi Jinping will take part in the general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly via video link on September 21 and will deliver an important speech,” […]
UNGA president calls on member states to embrace hope amid challenges
As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday opened its 76th session, and UNGA President Abdulla Shahid urged member states to embrace hope and initiate a new narrative after a challenging year with climate change, conflict, and COVID-19. “It has been a tragic and challenging year, but this is a new session,” said Shahid. […]
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi meets 76th UNGA President-elect, discusses various issues
Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi on Thursday met Abdulla Shahid, President-elect of the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and discussed issues like COVID-19 vaccines, gender, youth, human rights and environment. Taking on Twitter, Lekhi said, “Met President-elect of the 76th UNGA […]