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Co-chaired the launch of the Group of Friends on Accountability for Crimes against UN Peacekeepers.
The Group of Friends launched today will seek to promote accountability through policy approaches and technology usage.
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As we head into International Year of Millets 2023, a strong message for their greater production, consumption and promotion would help global food security and enhance sustainability in agriculture.
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Delighted to welcome UNSG @antonioguterres and UNSC members for a ‘millet lunch’ in New York today.
#IYOM2023
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Glad to meet UK Minister of State @FCDOGovUK @tariqahmadbt . Thanked him for attending the UNSC Counter-Terrorism briefing.
Discussed global developments and our multilateral cooperation.
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7️⃣ In the last two decades, terrorism has been significantly countered and its justification de-legitimized. But this remains work in progress. Combating terrorism is a battle in which there is no respite. The world cannot afford attention deficits or tactical compromises.
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6️⃣ No individual state should endeavor to seek political gain from terrorism and none of us collectively should ever put up with such calculations. When it comes to tackling terrorism, we must overcome political differences and manifest a zero-tolerance approach.
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5️⃣ The suggestion that states who are apparently capable on everything else but are only helpless when it comes to terrorism is ludicrous. Accountability must therefore be the bedrock of counter-terrorism.
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ii. Ensuring integrity &accountability of counter-terror multilateral mechanisms&their working methods.
iii. Addressing double standards in countering terrorism,leading to concerns of politicization.
iv. Countering threats from misuse of new&emerging technologies by terrorists.
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4️⃣ Highlighted four specific challenges with which the counter-terrorism architecture is currently grappling:
i. The issue of terror financing and State culpability, whether by commission or omission.
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3️⃣ We cannot forget that old habits and established networks are still alive, especially in South Asia. The contemporary epicenter of terrorism remains very much active, whatever gloss may be applied to minimize unpleasant realities.
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2️⃣ Today’s briefing is a part of India’s ongoing efforts in the Security Council to re-invigorate the counter-terrorism agenda. And that is overdue because the threat of terrorism has actually become even more serious.
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1️⃣ Terrorism is an existential threat to international peace and security. It knows no borders, nationality, or race, and is a challenge that the international community must combat collectively.
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Spoke at the UNSC briefing on Global Counter-terrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward in New York today.
Made 7 key points:
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A good meeting with FM @simoncoveney of Ireland.
Conveyed India’s deepest condolences on the tragic loss of life of an Irish peacekeeper and injuries to three others in Lebanon.
Will continue our cooperation in various multilateral forums.
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Statement at UNSC Briefing: Global Counter Terrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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Happy to meet US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland.
Noted the strong cooperation between our two countries in multilateral forums, including the UNSC.
@UnderSecStateP
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Thank you Secretary General for highlighting the growing desire for reforming the Security Council. Your presence at the Open Debate yesterday is deeply appreciated. twitter.com/antonioguterre…
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Pay my homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his Punya Tithi. A visionary leader, committed social reformer, and a dedicated nationalist, his legacy will never be forgotten.
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Good to meet FM @AraratMirzoyan of Armenia. Thank him for participating in the UNSC open debate on NORMS.
Reviewed our growing bilateral cooperation and discussed ways of taking it forward.
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A warm meeting with UN Secretary General @antonioguterres.
Valued his insights on UNSC reform and Ukraine conflict. Exchanged views on working together during India’s G20 Presidency.
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Delighted to meet UAE Minister of Culture and Youth @NouraAlKaabi.
Thanked her for clear cut expression of support for India’s permanent membership at the UNSC, articulated in the open debate today.
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Pleased to meet Wojciech Gerwel, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland today.
Exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict and it’s ramifications. Appreciated his participation at the UNSC open debate on NORMS.
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This is creating an intense sense of frustration among the wider membership.Attempts to propose piece meal changes will not be accepted by them as an alternative.
Reform is the need of the day.I am confident that Global South especially shares India’s determination to persevere.
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Three decades since formation of Open-Ended Working Group on UNSC Reforms, we have nothing to show for precisely these reasons.
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Not just that, there are actually suggestions that negotiations start only when consensus has been achieved! Surely, we cannot have a more extreme case of putting the cart before the horse.
External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.