India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

India on Friday abstained from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar saying that its views were not reflected in the draft resolution and a “consultative and constructive” approach involving Myanmar’s neighbouring countries is important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue. UNGA had adopted a resolution on Myanmar calling […]

UNGA President-elect appoints Indian diplomat Nagaraj Naidu as Chef du Cabinet

Maldives Foreign Minister and President-elect of the 76th United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid has appointed India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu, as his Chef du Cabinet. Besides Ambassador Naidu, Shahid has appointed Maldives diplomat Thilmeeza Hussain as Special Envoy of the President of the General Assembly (PGA). “Today, I have appointed Ambassador […]