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Russia backed India and Brazil for permanent seats on the UN Security Council, while opposing additional seats for Western countries, particularly Germany and Japan. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for greater representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America in reforms
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UN General Assembly leaders urged stronger investment in diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning the organisation often reacts after wars erupt. Malaysia, Rwanda, Finland, Switzerland and others called for early action, dialogue, political solutions and implementation of existing peace agreements
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India and Gulf nations urged protection of international sea lanes amid attacks on commercial vessels and disruptions at strategic waterways. At the UN, leaders warned maritime insecurity threatens energy supplies, food security, global trade and seafarers, calling for restraint and cooperation
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly that nations must have the freedom to develop artificial intelligence systems aligned with their own priorities. Warning against misuse of AI, he urged civil dialogue and transparent processes to sustain peace.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said frustrations are mounting over the lack of UN reforms, arguing that those opposing change are merely using the world body. He called for text-based negotiations and a democratic resolution of reform proposals
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denounced what he called a “genocidal war” in Gaza in a UN General Assembly address on Thursday. Speaking by video after being denied a US visa, he reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and rejected Palestinian displacement.
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries, including India, in its war against Ukraine, urging nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the conflict.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addressing the UN General Assembly, urged global leaders to restrict Russia’s trade revenues to weaken its war effort. He accused President Vladimir Putin of perpetuating conflict, calling him “Patient Zero” of war.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for stronger Global South solidarity at the UN, urging closer economic cooperation and action on supply chains, food security, technology, artificial intelligence and climate change to help developing nations navigate overlapping global crises.
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World leaders gathering for the UN General Assembly face deep global turmoil, including wars in Europe and the Middle East, shifting alliances, economic uncertainty, climate disasters and pandemic risks. Diplomats hope discussions can restore predictability and advance solutions on security and peace
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World leaders gather at the United Nations for the annual high-level meeting amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, alongside climate, terrorism, hunger and AI concerns. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the General Assembly on Saturday
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India, at the UN General Assembly, reaffirmed its uncompromising stance against terrorism, declaring that “a terrorist is a terrorist” and urging the global community to reject double standards, strengthen cooperation, and conclude the long-pending Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
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Annalena Baerbock urged renewed commitment to the UN Charter amid global tensions, questioned Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, and highlighted India’s key role in multilateralism during talks with S Jaishankar
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Annalena Baerbock will visit India on April 28 to meet S. Jaishankar for discussions on multilateral issues, AI governance, and global challenges, while also paying tribute at Rajghat during her official programme
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The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The resolution was supported by 107 countries, opposed by 12, and saw 51 abstentions, including India and the US.
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At the UN, India described Pakistan as the “fountainhead of terror, violence, bigotry and extremism,” urging it to stop “grave human rights violations” in the part of Jammu and Kashmir it illegally occupies. India reaffirmed that J&K remains its inalienable territory.
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The 80th UN General Assembly General Debate concluded with strong speeches from 189 nations, spotlighting wars, climate, Palestine, and global governance challenges, while visa disputes and protests shaped this year’s High-level Week.
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At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.
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EAM S. Jaishankar urged Global South nations to adopt a multi-pronged strategy for political, diplomatic, and technological cooperation, citing vaccines, digital tools, and AI as areas for collaboration, while also pushing for UN reform and stronger multilateralism.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been named the 2025 Green Leadership Award winner for his environmental initiatives aligned with UN SDGs. Due to election-related commitments in Telangana, he will miss the award ceremony in New York on September 24
