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    Home / News / World News / India assumes UNSC August Presidency; to organize 3 key meetings
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    India assumes UNSC August Presidency; to organize 3 key meetings
    Narendra Modi is set to be the first Indian PM to preside over a UNSC meet during India’s Presidency.

    India assumes UNSC August Presidency; to organize 3 key meetings

    By Pratyush Deep Kotoky
    Edited by Siddhant Pandey
    Aug 01, 2021
    06:03 pm

    What's the story

    India on Sunday took over the rotational Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August.

    India's Presidency will be represented by Ambassador TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the UN.

    Narendra Modi is also set to be the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a meeting during India's Presidency at the UNSC.

    Here are more details.

    Details

    India sets focus on 3 major areas

    The UNSC Presidency will allow India to set the council's agenda for the month and coordinate important meetings on several key issues.

    Tirumati said it is a "singular honor" for India to preside over the council in August when India will mark its 75th Independence day.

    India will be organizing three high-level signature meetings on maritime security, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism, Tirumurti said.

    Quote

    India will always be voice of moderation, says MEA

    Commenting on the occasion, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted, "As we take over UNSC Presidency for August, look forward to working productively with other members. India will always be a voice of moderation, an advocate of dialogue, and a proponent of international law."

    Agenda

    What else is on India's agenda?

    "India will also be organizing a solemn event in the memory of peacekeepers," Tirumurti said.

    Further, he said the council will have several important meetings on its agenda with representatives from Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Yemen, and the other Middle Eastern countries. The council will also adopt important resolutions on Somalia, Mali, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, he added.

    International reaction

    France hails India; Pakistan expresses skepticism

    Tirumurti thanked France for its support throughout India's stint on the council.

    Both French and Russian Ambassadors to India congratulated New Delhi for the new role.

    While the Russian Ambassador applauded India's agenda, the French Ambassador reiterated its commitment to work with India on strategic issues.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan said it hopes "India will abide by the relevant rules and norms" of the UNSC Presidency.

    Background

    India became non-permanent UNSC member this January

    India joined the UNSC for two years this January for the eighth time as one of the 10 rotating members of the council.

    Apart from 10 non-permanent members, the UNSC has five permanent members: US, UK, Russia, China, and France.

    Notably, India has long been campaigning for a permanent seat in the UNSC and a change in the present structure of the United Nations.

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