UN Day: India will always stand with the Global South
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United Nations Day, on October 24, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the U.N. Charter.
On the annual commemorative day celebrating the creation of the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India will always stand with the Global South and seek to strengthen the U.N.'s effectiveness
"India's ongoing tenure as the member of the UNSC has reflected our principled approach of promoting dialogue and diplomacy to meet contemporary challenges. India will always stand with the Global South and seek to strengthen the UN's effectiveness," he said.
"Our focus on reformed multilateralism, rule of law, and a fair and equitable international system is aimed at ensuring UN's continued relevance," he added.
As the U.N.'s founding member, India remains committed to its purposes and principles, Jaishankar said. "Our contributions to implementing the goals of the Charter are a reflection of this commitment."
During his 11-day U.S. visit last month, the External Affairs Minister articulated both infringements of India's core interests as well as issues of pressing global concern including the long impending U.N. reforms. "I think it's a collective effort that members of the UN have to make and we have been pressing the reform effort," he had said while addressing a press conference in Washington.
