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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan urges “return to basics” for UN system amid “deficit of global leadership”
Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement at the General Debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on 28 September 2024. In this speech, he reiterated several times that Singapore was a “small state” and, as such, saw a rules-based world as an absolute necessity, not an optional luxury.
Why does Russia matter to India so much? Jaishankar sums it up for US audience
Explaining the India-Russia ties to the American audience, Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar summed it up in three words: geopolitics, military, and economics. He was speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York City.
India abstains from voting on UN resolution demanding Israel leave Palestinian lands within 12 months
The Palestinian-drafted resolution also strongly deplored the alleged disregard and breaches by the Government of Israel of its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.
PM Wong conveys to UN chief António Guterres his “deep appreciation” of support given to small states
About Guterres specifically, PM Wong praised the UN chief’s “steadfast” commitment to the rules-based multilateral system; “strong” advocacy for global equity and justice; and “tireless” efforts to strengthen multilateralism.
Bangladesh anarchists tried to create “Sri Lanka-type violence”, says Sheikh Hasina to Indian envoy
Hasina said that her government had sought co-operation from the United Nations and other international organisations to conduct “a fair and proper investigation” into the recent nationwide violence, in order to punish the real culprits involved in the attacks.
Singapore prepared to recognise State of Palestine, but also wants right to exist for Israel, says FM Vivian Balakrishnan
The minister emphasised that a two-state formation ensuring peace for both parties was “the only viable path for achieving a comprehensive, just, and durable solution to this [Israel-Palestine] conflict”.
Hope to inspire other nations: India shares its Citizen Stack story at the United Nations
The vision has led to the development of India Stack, a bouquet of digital tools accessible to everyone. Building this public infrastructure was a true team effort. The government, private sector, nonprofit organisations and volunteers, all played a crucial role, he said.
US vetoes Palestine’s request for full membership in United Nations
The draft resolution is among the shortest in the Council’s history: “The Security Council, having examined the application of the State of Palestine for admission to the United Nations (S/2011/592), recommends to the General Assembly that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership in the United Nations.”
India launches international database to record crimes against UN Peacekeepers
Designed to serve as an online repository, the new database empowered the UN Secretariat, Missions, and member states to monitor and address cases of malicious acts against peacekeepers.
