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Jaishankar at UNGA: Calls for UN Reforms, Slams Pakistan as 'Serial Practitioner of Terrorism'
- •External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, advocating for immediate UN reforms to reflect a multipolar world.
- •Jaishankar strongly condemned Pakistan, labeling it a "serial practitioner of terrorism" and rejecting its attempts to normalize terrorism.
- •He emphasized that the post-1945 world order is evolving, necessitating adjustments and greater representation for large sections of humanity in global processes.
- •India and its allies continue to push for a permanent seat for India in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
- •Jaishankar highlighted India's commitment to global responsibilities, offering its experiences and achievements, particularly to the Global South.
Key Questions Answered
At the 81st UNGA session, India called for immediate United Nations reforms to better represent a multipolar world and demanded greater representation, including a permanent seat for India in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reflect new global realities and accommodate large sections of humanity.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a stern response calling Pakistan a "serial practitioner of terrorism," stating that its attempts to normalize terrorism and claim immunity would not stand and that India will exercise its right to defend itself.
India emphasized that the conflict in Ukraine must give way to an end to war and offered support for food and energy security, while maintaining for West Asia that a durable peace requires a Two-State solution alongside ongoing humanitarian assistance for Palestinians.
