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China asks US to pay UN debts in full

May 18, 2020 - by India Writes Network

In a move construed as a continuation of their diplomatic spat over several issues, China has asked the US to “fulfill its financial obligations” and clear its debts to the …

There is India, a free society (of) over a billion people, successfully lifting countless millions out of poverty : Trump

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 - by India Writes Network

“There is India, a free society (of) over a billion people, successfully lifting countless millions out of poverty and into the middle class.We think of the many before us who …

India to Pakistan: Regurgitating a failed approach won’t work

August 30, 2018September 1, 2018 - by India Writes Network

” It is in line with this approach that I take this opportunity to remind -Pakistan – the one isolated delegation that made unwarranted references to an integral part of India, …

Will Myanmar take back Rohingya refugees? Bangladesh optimistic

October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 - by India Writes Network

As Bangladesh reels under the massive influx of Rohingya refugees fleeing the violence in Rakhine state, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister A.H. Mahmood Ali said that Myanmar has made a proposal to take back about half a million refugees. His remarks came after his meeting in Dhaka with a Myanmar delegation headed by Kyaw Tint Swe, a minister in State Counsellor’s office.

It’s time to act and fix ailing UNSC: India’s envoy in UN

October 6, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Today, we stand on the cusp of selecting the 9th Secretary General of the UN. The last report of Secretary General Ban ki-Moon contained in A/71/1 on the Work of the Organization is, therefore, an appropriate inflection point to examine what are the main challenges that face us and what are the means and mechanisms to mend. These are not simple issues nor are they small in number. However, due to paucity of time I will focus on just three examples relating to peace and security that are emblematic of the problems we face.

India to Pakistan: Abandon your futile quest, J& K is and will remain India’s integral part

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Abandon your futile quest and stop abusing international fora for Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. This is India’s strongly-worded message to Pakistan which continues to rake up the Kashmir issue to divert the world’s attention from its relentless pursuit of terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

“Our response to Pakistan is consistent. Abandon your futile quest. Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and will remain so,” India’s Permanent Representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin said during a General Assembly debate on ‘Report of the Secretary General on the Work of the Organisation’ at the 71st session of the UNGA.