UN Security Council

While addressing the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov backed up India for becoming the permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “India and Brazil are key international actors, and should be counted for permanent membership in the council,” said Lavrov. India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar is currently on a 10-day visit to US as part of the UNGA meetings.

Turkey's Consulate in Iraq was attacked on July 27, however no casualties were reported. The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, and said that those responsible should be punished. The Ministry also requested the Iraqi officials to "fulfil their responsibilities in protecting diplomatic and consular missions", reported… read-more

The Security Council discussed the repressive practices of the Taliban, especially ban on education of Taliban girls. On June 23, the council noted that women and girls in Afghanistan are being denied their most fundamental human rights, including employment and education, amidst the country's deteriorating humanitarian and economic conditions. During a briefing via video-conference, security council said, it has been 279 days, that girls are… read-more

In a closed UN Security Council meeting on March 31, India cleared its stand over Myanmar's political situation as it condemned the military coup and violence in the country. Giving details, Indian envoy to the UN TS Trimurti said that he condoled the loss of lives, urged maximum restraint and urged commitment to the democratic transition in Myanmar. Besides, India also batted for the immediate release of the detained leaders.