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Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
India Calls For Urgent UN Reform, Urges Agency To Adapt To New Faces of Terror And Conflict
/ Jul 23, 2025, 11:33AM IST In a stirring speech at the United Nations, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, laid out a powerful vision for peace, equity, and global cooperation. As the UN turns 80, Harish emphasized the urgent need to reform the UN Security Council, adapt to new-age conflicts, and uphold true multilateralism. He highlighted how India, the largest cumulative contributor to UN Peacekeeping, has always led with action, from decolonization to climate resilience and humanitarian relief. Warning against outdated frameworks in a world now rife with state-sponsored terrorism, non-state actors, and digital radicalism, Harish called for time-bound action on the 'Pact for the Future.' India's global leadership in women-led peacekeeping, fair trade, and development was showcased as a template for the future. This video breaks down what India told the world, and why it matters now more than ever.#india #unitednations #unsc #terrorism #indiaun #unreform #multilateralism #peacekeeping #pactforthefuture #parvathaneniharish #globalgovernance #unscreform #indialeader #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Steeped in fanaticism, serial borrower from IMF: India blasts Pakistan at UN
India tore into Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday, with Permanent Representative Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish slamming Islamabad for supporting terrorism and mismanaging its economy. Speaking during a high-level debate on peace and multilateralism, Harish branded Pakistan a "serial borrower from the IMF" and a nation "steeped in fanaticism and terrorism"."The Indian Sub-Continent offers a stark contrast in terms of progress, prosperity and development models," Harish said, responding to remarks made earlier by Pakistan's the one hand, there is India which is a mature democracy, a surging economy and a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and a serial borrower from the IMF." He added, "It ill behoves a member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community."Harish also issued a strong message on the need for accountability in terror cases, referencing the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed."There should also be a serious cost to states who violate the spirit of good neighbourliness and international relations by fomenting cross-border terrorism," he said."Consequent to the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam... and based on the Council Statement of 25 April... India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. On achieving its primary objectives, a cessation of military activities was directly concluded at the request of Pakistan," Harish action, carried out on May 7, came amid heightened tensions between the two neighbours. Cross-border firings were reported during the operation, but hostilities ended three days later on May 10. India clarified that it agreed to the ceasefire at Pakistan's direct request, following public claims by US President Donald Trump of mediating peace between the two the transformation in the nature of modern conflicts, Harish said, "In the recent decades, the nature of conflicts has transformed, with a proliferation of non-state actors, often propped up as proxies by state actors; and cross-border funding, arms trafficking, training of terrorists, and spread of radical ideologies, facilitated by modern digital and communication technologies.""As we complete 80 years of the United Nations, it is a useful moment to reflect on how far the spirit of multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes as enshrined in the UN Charter has been realised," he noted. The Ambassador reaffirmed India's commitment to international peace and stability. "India is a responsible actor, and a founding member of the United Nations as always actively engaged constructively with partners, especially at the United Nations, in collectively working towards a more peaceful, prosperous, and just and equitable world."advertisementHarish also underscored India's longstanding contributions to the UN. "India is the largest cumulative contributor to UN Peacekeeping forces and a pioneer in promoting women in peacekeeping."Stressing that "national ownership and consent of parties are central to any efforts to achieve peaceful resolution of conflicts," the Indian envoy concluded, "India remains committed to working towards international peace and security through multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes."He also flagged growing concerns about the UN's functioning: "We are at a time, where there are growing doubts about the multilateral system, especially the United Nations," Harish said, pointing to "serious question marks over the representativeness of the UN Security Council."- EndsTune InMust Watch
United News of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
India slams Pakistan at UN for terror support, demands accountability and UN reform
New York / New Delhi July 23 (UNI) Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation , India delivered a strong condemnation of Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council's High-Level Open Debate, calling out Islamabad's 'continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.' Referencing the recent counterterrorism operation launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, underscored the mounting threat posed by proxy warfare. He warned that modern conflicts are increasingly shaped by non-state actors enabled by complicit state sponsorship. In a pointed response to Pakistan, Harish drew a stark contrast between the two nations. 'On one side stands India — a vibrant democracy, an ascending economy, and a pluralistic society. On the other is Pakistan — caught in the grip of fanaticism, terrorism, and chronic dependence on international bailouts. It ill behoves any member of this Council to preach while engaging in conduct that the world unequivocally condemns,' he said. Citing the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 innocent lives, Harish said India launched Operation Sindoor —a targeted, proportionate, and non-escalatory strike on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. 'The operation concluded swiftly after meeting its objectives — at Pakistan's own request,' he noted. 'There cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach to dispute resolution. Changing realities and evolving geopolitical dynamics must inform our responses,' Harish stated at the high-level debate. The envoy reaffirmed India's long-standing constructive role in the global order, saying, 'As a founding member of the UN, India has consistently worked with international partners to foster a more peaceful, prosperous, just, and equitable world.' Emphasizing the need for institutional reforms imperative for ground realities of today's world, Ambassador Harish noted that the "global security architecture must adapt to contemporary threats such as terrorism, radicalization, and asymmetric warfare". He stressed that the relevance of the UN Security Council is under increasing scrutiny and called for urgent reforms to restore its credibility and effectiveness. The Ambassador highlighted India's robust contributions to UN initiatives — from peacekeeping and sustainable development to humanitarian assistance. He underlined India's distinction as the largest cumulative contributor to UN peacekeeping missions and a pioneer in advancing the role of women in peacekeeping, whose presence in conflict zones, he said, continues to inspire globally. 'From peace and security to decolonisation and fair trade, India's commitment to multilateralism remains both principled and pragmatic,' he added. He also cited India's leadership in climate action, disaster resilience, global health, and development partnerships. 'India believes in multilateral cooperation to address global challenges. We have consistently been among the first responders in regional humanitarian crises and have partnered with the UN in innovative development cooperation efforts.' He reiterated the need for accountability in international relations. 'States that violate international norms and sponsor cross-border terrorism must face serious consequences,' he asserted. Addressing the changing landscape of global conflict resolution, Harish spoke of the future of UN peacekeeping and the increasing relevance of peacebuilding. 'Regional organisations, such as the African Union, have effectively contributed to resolving disputes among member states. This must be further encouraged.' Invoking Chapter VI of the UN Charter, he emphasized the principle of peaceful dispute settlement. 'It is the responsibility of the disputing parties to pursue solutions by peaceful means of their choice. National ownership and mutual consent are essential for any lasting peace process.' UNI AAB PRS
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting
India told a UN Security Council meeting presided over by Pakistan that there should be a 'serious cost' to nations who foment cross-border terrorism, as it described the neighbouring country as a 'serial borrower' steeped in 'fanaticism'. 'As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise that there are some fundamental principles which need to be universally respected. One of them is zero tolerance for terrorism,' India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said. Harish delivered the national statement on Tuesday at the UN Security Council high-level open debate on 'Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes' held under Pakistan's presidency of the 15-nation Council for July. Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presided over the open debate that was also addressed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. In his remarks to the debate in his national capacity, Dar raked the issue of Jammu and Kashmir as well as the Indus Waters Treaty. #IndiaAtUN PR @AmbHarishP delivered 🇮🇳's statement at the @UN Security Council High Level Open Debate on Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) July 22, 2025 In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India decided that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 would be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Turkiye also made a reference to Jammu and Kashmir in its statement at the open debate. Giving a strong response to Dar's remarks, Harish said that the Indian sub-continent offers a 'stark contrast' in terms of progress, prosperity and development models. 'On the one hand, there is India, which is a mature democracy, a surging economy and a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and a serial borrower from the IMF (International Monetary Fund). In May this year, the IMF had approved disbursement of about one billion dollars to Pakistan under Extended Fund Facility (EFF), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to about USD 2.1 billion. In his statement in the UNSC chamber, Harish spoke about the Pahalgam terror attack for which The Resistance Front, a front for Pakistan-based terror organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, had claimed responsibility. Harish emphasised that there should be a 'serious cost' to states who 'violate the spirit of good neighbourliness and international relations by fomenting cross-border terrorism.' 'It ill behoves a member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community,' the Indian envoy said. He said that consequent to the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that led to the killing of 26 innocent tourists, and based on the April 25 UNSC statement, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In the UNSC statement, Council members had underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. Harish said India's response was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. 'On achieving its primary objectives, a cessation of military activities was directly concluded at the request of Pakistan,' he said. Earlier, Acting US Representative Ambassador Dorothy Shea said at the meeting that in the past three months alone, US leadership delivered 'de-escalations' between Israel and Iran, between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and between India and Pakistan. 'The United States, under President Trump's leadership, played an important role in encouraging the parties to reach these resolutions, which we applaud and support,' Shea said. Harish stressed that in recent decades, the nature of conflicts has transformed, with a 'proliferation of non-state actors, often proposed and propped up as proxies by state actors; and cross-border funding, arms trafficking, training of terrorists, and spread of radical ideologies, facilitated by modern digital and communication technologies.' He said that on the question of peaceful settlement of disputes, Chapter VI of the UN Charter begins with a recognition that it is the 'parties to a dispute' who must first of all seek a solution by peaceful means of their own choice. 'National ownership and consent of parties are central to any efforts to achieve peaceful resolution of conflicts,' he said. Harish underlined that there cannot be one standard approach to dispute resolution. 'The changing circumstances and context also need to be taken into account while considering any such efforts.' Harish said that there are growing doubts about the multilateral system, especially the United Nations and serious question marks over the representativeness of the Security Council must be addressed urgently. 'In this context, India is proud to have facilitated the inclusion of the African Union in the G-20 platform during its Presidency. The continuing UN Security Council impasse also shows the increasing challenges to efficiency and effectiveness of the UN Security Council,' he said. Pakistan is currently a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Council for the 2025-26 term.
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting
India told a United Nations Security Council meeting presided over by Pakistan that there should be a 'serious cost' to nations who foment cross-border terrorism, as it described the neighbouring country as a 'serial borrower' steeped in 'fanaticism'. 'As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise that there are some fundamental principles which need to be universally respected. One of them is zero tolerance for terrorism,' India's Permanent Representative to the U.N. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said. #IndiaAtUN PR @AmbHarishP delivered 🇮🇳's statement at the @UN Security Council High Level Open Debate on Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes. @MEAIndia@ — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) July 22, 2025 Mr. Harish delivered the national statement on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) at the U.N. Security Council high-level open debate on 'Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes' held under Pakistan's presidency of the 15-nation Council for July. Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presided over the open debate that was also addressed by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. In his remarks to the debate in his national capacity, Mr. Dar raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir as well as the Indus Waters Treaty. In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India decided that the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 would be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Türkiye also made a reference to Jammu and Kashmir in its statement at the open debate. Giving a strong response to Mr. Dar's remarks, Mr. Harish said that the Indian sub-continent offers a 'stark contrast' in terms of progress, prosperity and development models. 'On the one hand, there is India, which is a mature democracy, a surging economy and a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism and a serial borrower from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).' In May this year, the IMF had approved disbursement of about one billion dollars to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to about $2.1 billion. In his statement in the UNSC chamber, Mr. Harish spoke about the Pahalgam terror attack for which The Resistance Front, a front for Pakistan-based terror organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, had claimed responsibility. Mr. Harish emphasised that there should be a 'serious cost' to states who 'violate the spirit of good neighbourliness and international relations by fomenting cross-border terrorism.' 'It ill behoves a member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community,' the Indian envoy said. He said that consequent to the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 that led to the killing of 26 tourists, and based on the April 25 UNSC statement, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In the UNSC statement, Council members had underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. Mr. Harish said India's response was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. 'On achieving its primary objectives, a cessation of military activities was directly concluded at the request of Pakistan,' he said. Earlier, Acting U.S. Representative Ambassador Dorothy Shea said at the meeting that in the past three months alone, U.S. leadership delivered 'de-escalations' between Israel and Iran, between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and between India and Pakistan. 'The United States, under President Trump's leadership, played an important role in encouraging the parties to reach these resolutions, which we applaud and support,' Ms. Shea said. Mr. Harish stressed that in recent decades, the nature of conflicts has transformed, with a 'proliferation of non-state actors, often proposed and propped up as proxies by state actors; and cross-border funding, arms trafficking, training of terrorists, and spread of radical ideologies, facilitated by modern digital and communication technologies.' He said that on the question of peaceful settlement of disputes, Chapter VI of the U.N. Charter begins with a recognition that it is the 'parties to a dispute' who must first of all seek a solution by peaceful means of their own choice. 'National ownership and consent of parties are central to any efforts to achieve peaceful resolution of conflicts,' he said. Mr. Harish underlined that there cannot be one standard approach to dispute resolution. 'The changing circumstances and context also need to be taken into account while considering any such efforts.' Mr. Harish said that there are growing doubts about the multilateral system, especially the United Nations and serious question marks over the representativeness of the Security Council must be addressed urgently. 'In this context, India is proud to have facilitated the inclusion of the African Union in the G-20 platform during its Presidency. The continuing U.N. Security Council impasse also shows the increasing challenges to the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.N. Security Council,' he said. Pakistan is currently a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Council for the 2025-26 term.
