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Shri Arindam Bagchi appointed as next Ambassador of UN
Shri Arindam Bagchi appointed as the next Ambassador/ Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva […]
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India in UNESCAP Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade
India continues to demonstrate its commitment to digital and sustainable trade facilitation, as evidenced by its outstanding performance in the recently released United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation […]
Foreign Relations
H.E. Ms Amina J. Mohammed’s visit to India
The Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the United Nations H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is paying an official visit to India from 3-5 July 2023. […]
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PM thanks people for his upcoming USA visit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has thanked people from all walks of life including Members of the US Congress and thought leaders for their diverse support and enthusiasm for the Prime Minister’s upcoming USA visit. […]
Foreign Relations
Expand of UN Security Council with India as Permanent Member
Calls for increased investment in training, technology & resources; Advocates for meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping operations, Time has come to expand UN Security Council with India as permanent member: RM […]
Articles
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at UN headquarters
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that it makes every Indian proud to see the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations Headquarters. […]
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United Nations Recognizes Namami Gange Initiative
Dec 16:DG, NMCG Receives Award At A Function In 15th Conference Of Parties To The Convention On Biodiversity In Montreal, […]
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EAM to visit UNSC meet
External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar will be visiting New York to preside over two High-Level Ministerial signature events of India’s ongoing Presidency of the UN Security Council […]
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India-Russia hold consultations on UN Issues
Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation for consultations on United Nations and multilateral issues with Russian Foreign Ministry officials […]
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I2U2 Sherpas meet amidst UNGA
I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) Sherpas met on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York on 20 September 2022 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Niti Aayog an UN WFP launch Millets Initiative
NITI Aayog and the World Food Programme (WFP), India, will launch the ‘Mapping and Exchange of Good Practices’ initiative for mainstreaming millets in Asia and Africa on 19 July 2022 in a hybrid event. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
WFP ED David Beasley calls on Agri Minister Tomar
Executive Director of World Food Programme Mr David Beasley calls on Union Agriculture Minister Shri Tomar
World Food Programme Executive Director appreciated India’s work in agriculture and food sector […]
Foreign Relations
8th UN programme for SALW held
Eighth Biennial Meeting on the UN Programme of Action to prevent, combat and eradicate illicit trade & International Tracing Instrument for illicit small arms and light weapons held in New York […]
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UNASSM team visits india on counter-terrorism
A team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban supporting the Security Council’s 1267 & 1988 Sanction Committees visited India from 08-10 March 2022. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Government of India and was in continuation of regular consultations between the UN Monitoring Team with key Member-States relevant to their mandate. […]
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India-UK hold UNSC related Consultations
India-UK UN Consultations were held between Mr. Prakash Gupta, JS (UN Political) and Ms. Harriet Mathews CMG OBE, Deputy Political Director for UN, UK on issues related to UNSC agenda, in particular counterterrorism, peacekeeping, working methods of UNSC Sanctions Committees and UNSC reforms […]
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Dr. Anupam Ray appointed as Amb. to UNCoD
Dr. Anupam Ray currently serving as the Joint Secretary at the MEA has been appointed as the next Ambassador/PR of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva […]
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Global Collaboration for India’s Clean Energy Economy
A special event on ‘Ambition to Impact: Opportunities for Global Collaboration in India’s Clean Energy Economy’ at the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE) 2021 was co-organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India […]
Technology
India responds to Human Rights Council on the new IT Rules
Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva has responded the concerns raised by Special Procedures Branch of the Human Rights Council regarding India’s Information Technology […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Foriegn Ministers meet on Strengthening and Reforming of the Multilateral System
Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations on Strengthening and Reforming of the Multilateral Systems including UN, Security Council, ECOSOC, WTO, UNTCTAD and others […]
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India appointed External Auditor OPCW
India appointed External Auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India Holds National Dialogue on UN Food Systems Summit 2021
The first National Level Dialogue on Agri-Food Systems-Advancing Equitable Livelihoods has been conducted by Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare and the representatives from UN Agencies in Delhi […]
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Sanjay Dhotre addressed the consultation meeting of E9 Education Ministers
Minister of State for Education addresses at consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Also present were reps of United Nations, UNICEF and UNESCO […]
Agriculture & Commodities
World Pulses Day celebrated amongst UN, Pope Francis and others
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually addresses an international event organized in Rome to celebrate World Pulses Day amongst Pope Francis, UN Special Envoy and Agri Ministers of China, Argentina, France and others […]
Foreign Relations
PM inaugurates World Sustainable Development Summit 2021
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 with the theme Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all […]
Finance
India engages with Better Than Cash Alliance on Fintech Solutions
DEA with support of UN Better Than Cash Alliance today hosted a learning session “Accelerating Responsible Digital Payments: Unlocking the Role of Fintech in Last Mile Service Delivery” with leaders from States and Union Territories across India […]
Business
UNDP and Invest India launch the SDG Investor Map for India
UNDP and Invest India launch the SDG Investor Map for India; 18 Investment Opportunities Areas identified across 6 critical SDG-enabling sectors that can balance commercial returns with catalytic development impact […]
Foreign Relations
VP calls upon the world community to isolate nations that sponsor terrorism
The Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called upon the world community to come together to isolate nations that sponsor terrorism and impose sanctions against them. […]
Foreign Relations
NJJM holds consultation meeting with un agencies and others
National Jal Jeevan Mission holds consultation meeting with over 50 Sector Partners including Trusts, NGOs & UN agencies for making the mission truly a ‘people’s movement’ as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi […]
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India shall work towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Adopted by United Nations Member States in 2015 Guiding Document – 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & 169 Targets Reflect, Collective vision and Goal […]
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PM Modi questions UN’s reliability at 75th UNGA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) virtually. In his speech, he raised the importance of India in the world and questioned the reliability and effectiveness of the UN […]
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PM addresses United Nations General Assembly
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly today through video conferencing. […]
Finance
DEA holds Sustainable Finance Collaborative consultation with UNDP
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative Programme […]
Foreign Relations
lndra Mani Pandey appointed as Permanent Representative to UN
Shri lndra Mani Pandey appointed as the next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva […]
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United Nations Award to Indian Army Officer Major Suman Gawani
Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer who served as a women peacekeeper with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in 2019 is being awarded the prestigious “United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award” on 29 May 2020. […]
World
Saudi Arabia to host Pledging Event
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 2020 on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in partnership with the United Nations […]
Foreign Relations
Syed Akbaruddin bows out of the UN with a Namaste
April 30: Syed Akbaruddin, India’s Ambassador & Permanent Representative to the United Nations completed his term with the United Nations […]