EAM Jaishankar calls for an effective, efficient and representative UN

New York (US), September 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed that large parts of the world cannot be left behind when it comes to solving key issues and stressed the need for an effective, efficient and representative United Nations.

Jaishankar’s remarks came during his speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday.

He said: “The world order is inherently pluralistic and diverse. The UN started with 51 members; today we are 193. The world has changed profoundly, as have its concerns and its opportunities. it is essential that the UN be the central platform for finding common ground. And this certainly cannot be the case, remaining anachronistic.

He added: “Large parts of the world cannot be left behind when it comes to deciding the key issues of our time. An effective and efficient UN, a UN more representative and fit for purpose in the contemporary era is essential. » the importance of global cooperation, the EAM noted that through sharing experiences and pooling resources, the world can be transformed. “Let us therefore send a clear message from this session of the UNGA: we are determined not to be left behind. By coming together, sharing our experiences, pooling our resources and strengthening our resolve, we can change the world for the better,” Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar, during his speech, also highlighted the concerns of the Global South and said that development plans and targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are drifting away. He said: “We are gathered here at a difficult time. The world has not yet recovered from the ravages of the Covid pandemic. The war in Ukraine is in its third year. The conflict in Gaza is taking on wider ramifications. In the South, development plans have been derailed and the SDG objectives are moving backwards. But there is more. » He highlighted the threats facing the region: unfair trade practices, devastating climate events and food security concerns. He said: “Unfair trading practices threaten jobs, just as unviable projects increase debt levels… Technological advances, which have long been a source of hope, are now also a factor of anxiety. Climate events are occurring with more intensity and frequency. Safety is as concerning as health safety. ” He added: “As the world reflects on these concerns, India has sought to respond in a variety of ways. » Elaborating on the measures, Jaishankar added: “Firstly, focusing on the issues of Guaranteed access to running water, electricity, cooking gas and new housing changes millions of lives. in health, in education or in the workplace. Our food producers, three times a year, receive financial support at the click of a button and a third term government has made youth training its key priority. “Jaishankar further asserted that. India has made significant progress in expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. “Secondly, by expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, including through training more robust and large-scale financial incentives. 495 million Mudra loans have been provided to small businesses over the last decade. Just as tellingly, 6.56 million are women. Street vendors have benefited from 8.85 million Svanidhi loans in the last four years alone, again 45 percent of the beneficiaries are women. “Third, by creating models that can be replicated elsewhere. governance and public services As, indeed, making medicines and health facilities accessible and affordable…” The EAM stressed the importance of giving countries in the South the means to share their collective concerns. . “Fourth, by encouraging countries in the South to voice common concerns and come together. To this end, we have convened three Southern Summits, the most recent in August 2024.” He added: “And fifth, by contributing to the well-being of the global commons and meeting the pressing needs of those in need. distress. This ranges from delivering projects in 78 countries, providing resources to neighbors and responding to HADR situations, providing medicines and ensuring maritime safety and security. (ANI)