NEW DELHI, Aug. 3 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George hosted a delegation of United Nations permanent representatives who are in India for a weeklong familiarization visit.
The welcome dinner was held Sunday, during which George outlined India’s views on global governance. The MEA said in a post on X, “MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George hosted a welcome dinner for a delegation of Permanent Representatives to the UN who are on a week-long familiarisation visit to India. He shared India’s perspectives on multilateralism and the UN and wished the delegation a fruitful stay in India.”
The diplomatic engagement follows External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s launch in July of India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term in New York, where he presented New Delhi’s vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order.
Outlining India’s broader approach to global governance, Jaishankar said, “India’s focus will be on working for a secure, peaceful and equitable world. A world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure. A world where peacekeeping is ready for contemporary and future challenges, a world where multilateralism reflects contemporary realities and provides effective solutions, not remain on high standards, a world where the promise of technologies is fulfilled.”
The external affairs minister said India’s policy would be anchored in SHANTI — Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity — while emphasizing the importance of amplifying the voice of the Global South on issues related to international peace and security.
He said New Delhi’s strategy would be guided by dialogue, active cooperation and efforts to bridge global divisions.
Jaishankar also outlined India’s commitment to building a future-ready U.N. peacekeeping architecture that is technologically advanced, supported by realistic mandates and focused on core objectives.
He said India remains committed to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda while supporting a greater role for women peacekeepers.
In addition, Jaishankar said India would prioritize promoting a free, open and rules-based maritime order consistent with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
“Ensuring the safe and unimpeded flow of maritime commerce, combating piracy, safeguarding seafarers and supporting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions would remain key priorities,” Jaishankar said. (ANI)
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