Tag: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

US: Joe Biden meets Muhammad Yunus, both affirm “close partnership” between US, Bangladesh

President Biden congratulated Yunus on his recent appointment as the head of the interim government.

September 25, 2024

“Go back”, “Step Down” slogans against Muhammed Yunus in New York over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

Sloganeers chanted, "Go back, Step down, Step down, Step down" and held up posters which said "Shiekh Hasina Our Prime Minister."

September 24, 2024

“Lifetime opportunity to build a better UN”, says former UNGA President on ‘Summit of Future’ to be attended by PM Modi

The Summit is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future.

September 20, 2024

“Historic moment”: Palestine takes seat among UN member states at 79th General Assembly Session

The UNGA President replied: "I have been informed that all arrangements have been made to have Palestine seated where it is supposed to sit."

September 11, 2024

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