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 Warning against outdated frameworks in a world now rife with state-sponsored terrorism, non-state actors, and digital radicalism, Harish called for time-bound action on the 'Pact for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
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