Can't allow veto to have a veto over UNSC reform process: India
India said that as long as the veto exists, it should be extended to new permanent members in a reformed UN Security Council.
Mar 10, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
'Rise of African slaves as rulers, generals shows India's tradition of openness'
The history of Africans who came to India as slaves and rose to lofty heights as princes and generals shows the country`s tradition of openness, India`s UN Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said here Tuesday.
Feb 18, 2016, 10:20 AM IST
India calls for ''careful planning'' for UN peacekeeping operations
India has stressed on the need for careful planning and consultative dialogue between United Nations Security Council members and the troop contributing countries while formulating the mandate of UN Peace Keeping Operations.
Feb 17, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
UN's anti-terrorism efforts held hostage by some countries: India
The world organisation`s efforts to fight terrorism is "being held hostage to the whims and fancies" of some countries, India has charged in a critique of the UN`s adherence to its Charter.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to UN Secretary General
Senior diplomat Syed Akbaruddin has presented his credentials as India's new permanent representative to the United Nations to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon .
Jan 26, 2016, 09:25 AM IST
Focus on peace-building to protect civilians in armed conflicts: India to UN
India`s newly appointed Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said this on Tuesday in his first address to the Security Council.
Jan 20, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
India challenges UN to act unitedly on terror, adopt convention
India has challenged the world body to rise above the differences of its members over fighting terrorism and adopt an international convention to unitedly combat the spreading menace.
Jan 16, 2016, 02:35 AM IST
India's new UN envoy meets his Pakistani counterpart
India's new Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin met his Pakistani counterpart Maleeha Lodhi and they had a "useful discussion."
Jan 14, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
Priorities of developing nations must be centre of attention: India
India has stressed that the priorities and needs of developing countries must remain the centre of attention as the ambitious 2030 Development Agenda begins to be implemented.
Jan 13, 2016, 08:24 AM IST
Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India's envoy to United Nations
Akbaruddin will replace Asoke Kumar Mukerji as the Permanent Representative of India at the UN.
Nov 16, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
All 54 African countries to attend India-Africa summit
All 54 countries, which have been invited, will be represented at the third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) that got underway here on Monday, a senior external affairs ministry official said.
Oct 27, 2015, 02:35 AM IST
New envoys for Pakistan, China, UN in major MEA reshuffle
Key postings of Indian envoys to Pakistan, China, the UK and the UN have been done by the government in a major reshuffle at the top echelons of External Affairs Ministry.
Sep 24, 2015, 17:30 PM IST
