What happened?
On July 23, during a High-Level Open Debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York, India reiterated its support for multilateralism and peaceful dispute resolution. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, underscored the changing nature of global conflicts, with non-state actors and state-backed cross-border terrorism—such as the recent attack in Pahalgam—posing serious challenges to international peace. He called for greater accountability, national ownership in peace efforts, and reform of the UN Security Council to make it more representative and effective.
Why it matters to India
India’s statement highlighted concerns over cross-border terrorism and its regional security implications. It also underscored India’s historical and ongoing contributions to UN peacekeeping missions, including its leadership in promoting the role of women in peace operations and called for reforming the UNSC to reflect current geopolitical realities.