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  UNSC resolution demands Afghanistan territory not be used to attack countries; Russia, China abstain

  World | August 31, 2021 7:16 IST

  UNSC adopted the resolution proposed by France, the UK and the US with 13 Council members voting in favour and Russia and China abstaining.

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  Harsh Vardhan Shringla chairs UNSC meeting on 'situation in Middle East'

  News | August 30, 2021 23:40 IST

  Foreign Secretary of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla chaired United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on "The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question" on August 30.

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  Afghanistan: UN Security Council drops Taliban reference from statement on terror activities

  World | August 30, 2021 17:12 IST

  UNSC's statements called upon Afghan groups advising them not to support terrorists operating on their territory.

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  UN Security Council condemns attacks near airport in Kabul

  World | August 28, 2021 6:32 IST

  Through a press statement, the members of Security Council condemned "in the strongest terms the deplorable attacks," which were claimed by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, an Afghan affiliate of IS in Iraq and the Levant, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  LeT, JeM continue to operate with impunity, whether it's Afghanistan or India: EAM Jaishankar

  News | August 19, 2021 21:20 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday addressed a high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts. Recalling the terror threats faced by India over the years, Jaishankar said there must never be any compromise with this evil.

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  No double standards, terrorists are terrorists: Jaishankar's 8-point action plan at UNSC

  India | August 23, 2021 12:17 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday addressed a high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts. Recalling the terror threats faced by India over the years, Jaishankar said there must never be any compromise with this evil.

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  We must all ensure Afghanistan cannot ever, ever again be a base for terrorism: US in UNSC

  World | August 16, 2021 21:58 IST

  The US envoy said that over this past weekend, members of the international community joined together to state unequivocally that every Afghan should be able to live in safety, security and dignity.

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  UN Security Council not 'suitable place' to discuss South China Sea issue: China

  World | August 12, 2021 7:57 IST

  "The Security Council is not a suitable place to discuss the South China Sea issue,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in its first reaction to the high-level UNSC meeting on maritime security.

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  PM Modi chairs UNSC debate: 'Maritime routes being misused for piracy, terrorism' | Top quotes

  India | August 09, 2021 19:00 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level debate on maritime security via video conferencing. Modi is the first Indian prime minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate.

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  PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on maritime security on Monday

  India | August 08, 2021 20:04 IST

  Modi would be the first Indian prime minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate, the Prime Minister's Office said.

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  Pakistan cries over not being invited to UNSC discussion on Afghanistan

  World | August 07, 2021 23:52 IST

  In a statement, the Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) said the UN platform was used to propagate a false narrative against Pakistan, while denying it the opportunity to present its point of view.  

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  Afghanistan at dangerous turning point: UN

  World | August 06, 2021 23:34 IST

  Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan in a UNSC briefing chaired by India said that half of the Afghan population is in need of humanitarian assistance. The world has not seen a reduction in violence, there's been a 50% increase in civilian casualties.

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  India desires peaceful relations in terror-free atmosphere, onus on Pak: Tirumurti

  India | August 03, 2021 6:42 IST

  India on Sunday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and will be hosting signature events related to maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism during the month.

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  UNSC presidency to give opportunity to shape challenges on international peace, security: TS Tirumurti

  News | August 02, 2021 10:49 IST

  India assumed the presidency of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August. Speaking on the tenure, the Ambassador of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti said, "India is very happy to take over as the President of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for this month. This is our eighth tenure...This stint gives us an opportunity to play an important role yet again in shaping some of the important challenges on international peace and security."

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  Modi to be first Indian PM to preside over meeting of UNSC: Syed Akbaruddin

  News | August 01, 2021 14:40 IST

  Former permanent representative of India to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin reacted on India assuming UNSC presidency on August 01 said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian PM who has decided to preside over a meeting of UNSC.

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  Russia, France congratulate India on assuming UNSC presidency

  News | August 01, 2021 14:40 IST

  Russia on Sunday congratulated India on assuming the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and said it is "truly impressed" with New Delhi's agenda, which "embraces pressing global issues" including maritime security peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.

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  PM Modi first Indian PM to preside over UNSC meet as India assumes rotating presidency

  India | August 01, 2021 14:38 IST

  Meanwhile, France said it is committed to working with India on strategic issues as maritime security, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism.

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  India appreciates UNSC's role in countering terrorism

  India | July 27, 2021 6:43 IST

  "Appreciate role in preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention, counter transnational threats like terrorism," tweeted Pratik Mathur, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN.

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  Imran Khan sells illusions again, forgets UNSC resolutions dead

  World | March 20, 2021 7:43 IST

  Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again resorted to political 'jumlebazi' by terming Kashmir as the only issue in way of better ties between the two countries.

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  India at UN urges Myanmar to resolve differences in peaceful, constructive manner

  News | February 28, 2021 0:00 IST

  India called on Myanmar leadership to resolve differences in peaceful and constructive manner. 'Rule of law and democratic process must be upheld and those detained be released'. It urged all stakeholders to restore democratic order.