External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the high-level 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He observed that the modern world is witnessing the “weaponisation of everything.”
During the General Debate, S Jaishankar stated that the targeting of commercial shipping and seafarers who are transiting through international waterways is “simply unacceptable.”
- UNSC Permanent Seat Support — Russia backs India’s candidature
- Counter-Terrorism Stance — India rejects arguments from nations known for sponsoring cross-border terror
In a significant boost to New Delhi’s long-standing diplomatic aspirations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov used his address to the assembly to explicitly support India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Sergey Lavrov stated, “We support Brazil’s and India's candidatures for a permanent seat.”
The External Affairs Minister did not mince words when addressing the narrative presented by Pakistan. S Jaishankar asserted that “arguments by a serial practitioner of terrorism will not stand.”
Adding another layer to the diplomatic activity in New York, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand expressed a desire for a renewed partnership with India. Anita Anand noted that Ottawa is looking to take ties to a “higher level.”
