Tag: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

India lifted 800 million people out of poverty “simply by smartphone”: UNGA President

He highlighted how people in rural areas of India, are able to make payments and pay bills just on the touch of a smartphone.

August 2, 2024

Debate on annual report has become “ritual without much substance”: India at UNGA

Pratik Mathur, the Minister at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, delivered the statement at the UNGA debate on the annual report.

June 26, 2024

India slams Pakistan for “baseless,” “deceitful” narratives at UN General Assembly

Pakistan regularly brings up the Jammu and Kashmir issue at UN platforms and other some international forums, irrespective of the agenda of the meetings.

June 26, 2024

UNGA President honours India’s Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in Diplomacy

The introduction of a more inclusive language in UDHR was an important milestone in the fight for women's rights and gender equality.

June 25, 2024

Pakistan Defence Minister optimistic of improving bilateral ties with New Delhi post-Lok Sabha elections

Most recently, India abstained from the adoption of a resolution on 'Measures to Combat Islamophobia' introduced by the Pakistan envoy at the UNGA.

April 2, 2024

Intolerance, xenophobia, hate speech fuelling increase in hate crimes, conflict: UNGA President

He recalled that UNGA in 2022 adopted a resolution declaring March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, adding that the resolution was adopted after the Christchurch massacre, which claimed 55 lives.

March 16, 2024

Delighted to arrive in New Delhi when country is celebrating ‘Second Diwali’: UNGA President

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India to advance India-UN ties.

January 22, 2024