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India Urges Greater UN General Assembly Role in Selecting Next Secretary-General
- •India called for a more substantial role for the UN General Assembly in selecting the next secretary-general, emphasizing geographical balance and appointing the most suitable candidate.
- •Addressing the UNGA plenary, Indian MP CP Joshi stressed that long-pending comprehensive reforms of the UN Security Council, including membership expansion, can no longer be deferred.
- •Joshi outlined three areas for improving the General Assembly's working methods, including streamlining the agenda, better coordination among main committees, and avoiding duplication of the Human Rights Council's work.
- •India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the General Assembly's central role, aligning with the Non-Aligned Movement and supporting the UN-80 initiative for a more effective organization.
Key Questions Answered
India has called for a more substantial and significant role for the United Nations General Assembly in appointing the next secretary-general, emphasizing that geographical balance must guide the selection process alongside choosing the most suitable candidate during a time of geopolitical division.
India renewed its call for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council, including an expansion of membership across both permanent and elected categories to reflect contemporary global realities and effectively maintain international peace and security.
India outlined three key areas for improving working methods: streamlining and consolidating the agenda to make discussions more practical and focused, enhancing coordination among main committees and plenary sessions, and avoiding unnecessary duplication of the Human Rights Council's work.
