India begins UNSC tenure with Tricolour set up at stakeout space
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India on Monday began its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the nation’s Tricolour being put in on the indoor stakeout space throughout a particular ceremony on a wintry afternoon on the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Monday.
“This is a proud moment for my country and for my delegation,” Ambassador TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, mentioned.
“India comes into the Security Council as the largest democracy representing one sixth of humanity and with a strong commitment to reformed multilateralism, rule of law, a fair and equitable international system and to peace, security and development. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, we stand united as one, bound by our ethos of democracy, pluralism and commitment to fundamental rights,” he mentioned.
Tirumurti framed India’s function as one which brings “human-centric and inclusive solutions to matters of international peace and security”.
“India will be a voice for the developing world” he added, echoing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks eventually 12 months’s UNGA.
India will preside over the council as UNSC President in August 2021 and once more in 2022. The presidency of the UNSC is held by every member in flip for a month. Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway joined India within the newest cohort of non-permanent UNSC members.
Meanwhile, the United States welcomed India to the United Nations Security Council and mentioned it appears ahead to working over the shared pursuits in direction of a peaceable, safe India-Pacific.
In a tweet, the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), mentioned, “A new year brings new opportunities to strengthen relationships with old friends and partners.”
“We welcome India to the UN Security Council and look forward to working with @IndiaUNNewYork (Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York) to advance our shared interests in a more peaceful, secure Indo-Pacific and world,” it added.
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