New York
[
US
], March 25 (ANI):
India
strongly rejected
Pakistan
‘s repeated references to
Jammu and Kashmir
during a United Nations discussion on
peacekeeping
changes, describing them as “unnecessary” and asserting that the area “has been, remains, and will forever be an integral component of.”
India
.”
Speaking at the
Security Council
,
India
‘S Ambassador to the
UN
Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish criticized
Pakistan
For trying to “distract from” the main topics of discussion
peacekeeping
. He stated, ”
India
feels obliged to mention that the representative of
Pakistan
has once more turned to unjust comments about
India
n union territory of
Jammu and Kashmir
These repetitive citations do not substantiate their unlawful assertions or legitimize their government-backed activities.
cross-border terrorism
.”
Harish further emphasised that
Pakistan
itself is illegally occupying part of
Jammu and Kashmir
and must leave the area. ”
Pakistan
continues to unlawfully hold onto the territory of
Jammu and Kashmir
“, from which it has to withdraw,” he stated, emphasizing that
India
Wouldn’t permit its authority to be challenged on international platforms.
Rejecting
Pakistan
Harish also stated, “Their efforts to utilize the platform for their ‘narrow-minded and polarizing goals’ lead us to suggest we should caution them.”
Pakistan
Not trying to distract from this discussion.
India
He observed that they wouldn’t provide an extensive reply but were explicit about their stance.
India
“I will abstain from elaborating further on the Right of Reply,” he concluded.
Although the meeting centered around changes and improvements,
UN
peacekeeping
,
India
took this chance to emphasize the importance of adjusting missions to contemporary challenges, such as those presented by militant organizations, non-state entities, and advanced weapons. Harish underscored the influence of nations contributing troops and police on defining mission objectives and advocated for “sufficient financing” aligned with practical needs.
On women’s participation in
peacekeeping
, Harish noted that
India
Recently organized the inaugural Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, highlighting that women have a crucial part to play in these missions. “The debate is no longer about whether women can participate,”
peacekeeping
Rather, it is about whether
peacekeeping
“I can manage without women,” he stated.
India
reiterated its “firm dedication” to
UN
peacekeeping
and called for
Security Council
changes aimed at making the organization more “responsive and reflective of today’s geopolitical landscape.” (ANI)
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