New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that discussions about the reform of the Security Council (UNSC) have increased and mentioned that UN has taken “small steps” in this regard. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Baerbock stated that P5 members are in attack of the charter of the UN during the current time.When asked about the efforts being made to reform the Security Council, Annalena Baerbock said, “Thi…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday lauded India’s role in the United Nations and across all three pillars of the UN Charter. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, Baerbock stated that more than 184 Indian peacekeepers have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of global peace. She thanked Indian government for inviting her to India and extending a warm hospitality.Baerbock mentioned that she met External Affa…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing UN80, sustainable development goals (SDGs), Artificial Intelligence (AI) implications and the ongoing West Asia conflict. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar stressed the need for reformed multilateralism which is reflective of today’s realities, especially the Global South.”A pleasure to host UNGA Presid…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat in Delhi on Tuesday. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “Honouring the timeless ideals of Bapu. UNGA President Ms Annalena Baerbock commenced her visit to India by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat today.”Later in the day, she will hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, where they will discu…
United Nations, April 25 (IANS) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has called for the peaceful use of nuclear weapons as the world marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. At a special commemorative meeting on Friday (local time), UNGA President Annalena Baerbock said the scale of Chernobyl underlined that nuclear technology, even when used peacefully, is fundamentally different from other technologies.The Chernobyl nuclear power plant saw one of the worst nuclear accidents in history o…
United Nations, April 24 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock will make an official visit to India next week, according to her Spokesperson La Niece Collins.During her visit at the invitation of the Indian government, Baerbock will have several bilateral meetings with officials, Collins said on Thursday.She will also meet with the UN team in India led by Resident Coordinator Stefan Priesner, the spokesperson said.This is the second high-level UN visit to India after…
United Nations, March 14 (IANS) Five candidates have been nominated to vie to become the next United Nations secretary-general, taking over the organisation at a time of crises around the world and within it, and the election process will start next month, according to General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.”This is a very transparent, very neutral, and fair process in which every candidate … will have the same chances and opportunities”, she said on Friday.Starting April 20, each of t…
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) As the world organisation faces an “urgent make-or-break moment” and the Security Council is paralysed, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has stressed the importance of reforming the highest decision-making body.Briefing the Assembly on her priorities on Wednesday (local time), she slammed the Council, saying, “As the most visible organ of the United Nations, its inability to act in cases of violations of international peace and security affects the…