Ruchira Kamboj

Religiophobia against Hinduism, Sikhism must also be acknowledged: India abstains in UNGA on Pakistan’s resolution on Islamophobia

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Religiophobia against Hinduism, Sikhism must also be acknowledged: India abstains in UNGA on Pakistan’s resolution on Islamophobia

India abstained in the U.N. General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of “religiophobia” against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution … Read more

India presents detailed model on behalf of G4 nations for UNSC reform that displays flexibility on veto

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India presents detailed model on behalf of G4 nations for UNSC reform that displays flexibility on veto

India has presented a detailed model on behalf of the G4 nations for Security Council reform that includes new permanent members elected democratically by the General Assembly and displays flexibility on the veto issue. Participating in the Inter-governmental Negotiations on Security Council reform (IGN) on March 7, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira … Read more

G20 Summit showcased India’s commitment to fostering global togetherness: Ruchira Kamboj

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G20 Summit showcased India’s commitment to fostering global togetherness: Ruchira Kamboj

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj on October 10 (local time) said that the G20 Summit held in New Delhi showcased the country’s commitment to “fostering a sense of global togetherness.” Editorial |India’s moment: on the G-20 Summit outcomes  She highlighted various instances when India practised ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means the world … Read more

India to host panel discussion with focus on sharing good practices, experiences on women’s digital empowerment

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India to host panel discussion with focus on sharing good practices, experiences on women’s digital empowerment

Representational image only. | Photo Credit: Reuters With a focus on highlighting good practices and experiences by India on women’s digital empowerment. the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations will host a special discussion on leveraging public-private commitment for women’s access to technology. India’s Permanent Mission will host a panel discussion on ‘Leveraging … Read more

Countries that use cross-border terror to serve narrow political purposes must be held accountable: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj

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Countries that use cross-border terror to serve narrow political purposes must be held accountable: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj

India’s Ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj. File | Photo Credit: AP Countries that use cross-border terror for narrow political purposes must be held accountable, India has said in the UN Security Council, in a veiled reference to Pakistan, and underlined the need for nations to stand together against the common threat of terrorism … Read more

Ukraine, Russia have to return to path of diplomacy, dialogue: India at UNSC meeting

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Ukraine, Russia have to return to path of diplomacy, dialogue: India at UNSC meeting

India’s Ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj, current president of the U.N. Security Council, address the council after a report on the humanitarian impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022 at U.N. headquarters. | Photo Credit: AP India has consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and has urged Ukraine … Read more

India’s UNSC presidency to mark arrival of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust at UNHQ

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India’s UNSC presidency to mark arrival of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust at UNHQ

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will inaugurate a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations on December 14, marking the arrival of the Mahatma at UN’s headquarters during India’s presidency of the powerful 15-nation Security Council for the month of December. India, on December 1, assumed the monthly rotating … Read more

India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’

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India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’

India was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the recent events in Ukraine, India’s U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said India was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the recent events in Ukraine, India’s U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemning the so-called referenda organised … Read more