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India will take over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council on August 1 and is set to host signing events in three key areas during this month: maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said in a video message on the eve of India, “It is an honor for us to preside over the Security Council in the same month as we celebrate our 75th Independence Day. ” Presidency of the powerful 15-nation United Nations body.
The first working day of India’s presidency will be Monday, August 2 when Tirumurti will hold a hybrid press briefing on the Council’s work schedule for the month at the United Nations Headquarters.
According to a program released by the United Nations, Tirumurti will also provide a briefing for UN member states that are non-members of the council for the month.
India’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council began on January 1, 2021. August’s presidency will be India’s first presidency during its 2021-22 term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
India will chair the council again in December next year, the last month of its two-year term. During his presidency, India will hold high-level signing programs in three key areas – maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.
In the video message, Tirumurti said maritime security is a high priority for India “and it is important for the Security Council to take a holistic approach to the issue”.
Peacekeeping is a theme “close to our hearts, given our own long and pioneering partnership”, he said, adding that India will focus on how to ensure the safety of peacekeepers, especially the use of improved technology. And how to bring criminals. For justice against peacekeepers.
As a country that has been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, India will continue to be in the limelight against terrorism.
Tirumurti said in the last seven months of India’s tenure in the council, “We have taken a principled and forward-looking stand on various issues. We are not afraid to take responsibility. We have been active. We have focused on our priority issues.”
“We have tried to bridge the various voices within the Council to ensure that the Council comes together and speaks in one voice on various important issues of the day. That’s what we will bring to our presidency,” he said.
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