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ASOKE KUMAR MUKERJI
Sam Kutesa may bring in paper to reform UN Security CouncilIf the document is adopted it would be the first step for meaningful negotiations on expanding UN Security Council (UNSC).- Inaction against attacks on UN peacekeepers dangerous: IndiaThe context of the conflicts in which UN peacekeepers are deployed today is radically different from the past, he said.
- 'Peacekeeping should not become self-perpetuating enterprises'"Any lack of action by member states to penalize those who attack UN peacekeepers reflects poorly on the Security Council.
- 'UN 70th anniversary not artificial timeline for UNSC reform'General Assembly President Sam Kutesa said the 70th anniversary is a "historic opportunity" for the UNSC to "adapt to the new realities.
- UN agenda should ensure developed nations accountability: GovernmentWith the UN working on an ambitious post-2015 development agenda, India has said it must be built around universality of issues.
- UNGA to take up resolution to declare June 21 as 'Day of Yoga'The draft resolution would recognise that "yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being," echoing Modi's remarks to the annua...
- Committed to assist in global efforts to combat Ebola: IndiaThe UN system response to the Ebola outbreak was launched by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in September 2014 to unite efforts of all concer...
- India signs tax info exchange pact with Saint Kitts & NevisThese treaties provide only for collection of documents and does not help in attachment or restraint of funds or assets of a suspect black ...
- India offers help in making peacekeeping operations cost-effectiveThe General Assembly has adopted a resolution that for the first time in almost 20 years ago revises the basic troop reimbursement rate.
- Use of peacekeepers for internal conflicts short-sighted: IndiaIndia termed as "short-sighted" & "unsustainable" the approach of the UN Security Council to use peacekeepers for tackling internal politic...
- Eight Indian soldiers among 106 peacekeepers honoured by UNMukerji accepted the medal on behalf of the eight Indian soldiers who lost their lives while stationed at UN missions.
- UNSC no longer reflects contemporary reality: IndiaIndia has been the single largest troop contributing country to the UNSC mandated peacekeeping operations over the past six decades.
- Inclusive growth should be guiding objective of UNDP: IndiaIndia's Ambassador to the UN Asoke Kumar Mukerji said United Nations Development Programme's strategic plan has given an explicit vision, t...
- India to seek re-election to UN Human Rights CouncilIndia has said it will seek re-election to the UN's human rights body this year and would continue to strongly push for early reform of the...
- India puts candidacy for 2021-2022 UNSC non-permanent seatIndia has again put in its candidature for a non-permanent member seat at the UN high table for 2021-2022 after Afghanistan withdrew in its...
- 'Terrorists be held accountable for attacks on civilians'The cause of the armed conflict should be addressed through national reconciliation and inclusive political processes giving all sections o...
- India asks world to protect journalists in conflicts"As the world's most populous democracy, India is committed to the protection of these rights for all its citizens, including journalists,"...
- India for expansion of UN Security CouncilIndia's new Permanent Representative to the UN Mukerji said the last expansion of the Council saw a "modest" change in membership from 11 t...
- India's new Permanent Representative to UN takes chargePrior to his appointment in New York, Asoke Kumar Mukerji was Special Secretary (Political) in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delh...
- India, UK share threat assessments, enhancing security cooperationIndia and the UK shared their respective threat assessments and ways to enhance security cooperation during a meeting of the JWG.
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