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Pakistan opposes India’s demand for UNSC seat
Anwar IqbalUpdated 27 Sep 2020
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In this Jan 2020 file photo, Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram addresses the UNSC. — APP's ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram addresses the UNSC. — APP

In this Jan 2020 file photo, Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram addresses the UNSC. — APP
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Saturday rejected India’s demand for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, saying there’s no place for a fasicst state in a sensitive decision-making body.
Earlier in the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for a more prominent role in the UN Security Council, asking: “Till when do we have to wait? Till when will India be kept away from the UN’s decision-making process?”
Last week, the Indian government announced that it was according “highest priority” to getting a permanent seat on the UNSC.
“It’s a pipe dream,” said Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, while responding to the demand. “The world does not want a fascist state as a permanent member of the Security Council.”
The Pakistani envoy said that Islamabad too wanted UN reforms but not by adding another state to the existing list of five permanent UNSC members.

“We want expansion of the non-permanent members in the Security Council, from the present 10 to 20-21 to ensure equitable representation of the UN’s 193 member states,” he said.
There are at least 30 UN members that support expansion only in the non-permanent category.
China, one of the five permanent members with veto power, also backs this proposal. The other permanent members include the US, Britain, Russia and France.
Brazil, Germany, India and Japan, however, want to be added to the permanent category. On Wednesday, Brazil and South Africa urged the UN to expedite the reforms.
Ambassador Akram, however, said that Pakistan backs increasing non-permanent members because it would allow all large, medium and smaller states— especially from Africa, Asia and Latin America — to have a say in the United Nations decision-making process. All these states were underrepresented and complain of having no say in key international issues.
“This will also enhance the balance between the existing five permanent members and non-permanent members,” Mr Akram said.
He said Pakistan opposed the Indian proposal because additional permanent seats would reduce opportunities for the representation of the wider UN membership. “This will also create new centers of privilege compounding the difficulties of securing expeditious and equitable decisions in the Security Council,” he added.
But the Indian prime minister appeared desperate to join the elite club, which will also allow it thwart any international move to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
“Till when do we have to wait?” he asked the UN General Assembly. “Reform is needed at the United Nations and India is waiting for that reform to happen.”
He reminded the UN that it needed to adapt and change to stay relevant in current times.
The Security Council is the UN’s highest-decision making forum and the only one that can make legally-binding decisions, such as the one demanding a plebiscite in Kashmir. India, however, refuses to implement this legally-binding decision.
India, which has previously served seven terms as a non-permanent, was re-elected for a two-year term in June along with Ireland, Mexico and Norway.
In February, US President Donald Trump said he was committed to working with India to strengthen and reform the UN but made no specific reference to New Delhi’s demand for a permanent seat.
On Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan used his address to the UNGA to highlight the atrocities India had committed in occupied Kashmir. He urged the world leaders to persuade India to reverse its Aug. 5, 2019 decision to illegally annex the occupied territories. He also drew their attention to the plight of Indian Muslims and other minorities.
Mr Modi ignored most of these issues while highlighting India’s priorities. Instead, he pushed for strengthening global action against terrorism.
“India will not hesitate in raising its voice against the enemies of humanity, human race and human values — these include terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs and money-laundering,” he said.
Published in Dawn, September 27th, 2020
Fascist and Nazi inspired Hinduvta RSS BJP idealogy cannot be given any appeasement or chances to grow
 
India cannot get Security Counsel seat until it has border disputes with neighbors.

Then China should not have it also...what is this logic.....I guess My country is most eligible then...NZ - has no neighbours
 
As long as China remains in UNSC, Pakistan has cover and support.

We need not worry, India will not get a UNSC seat as long as China is present.
 
Salaam

Wouldn't China just veto any move to include India as a permanent member? Isn't that how the veto works? Doesn't matter if all others are in favour.

Besides, I don't see why the other members besides China would like to dilute their power by adding more members.

Now when India needs to get something vetoed it has to ask favours from Russia or the US. Would, for instance, Russia want to give up that power?

So it makes no sense for both friends and foes of India to include India in that club.

Something very drastic would need to happen for India to get that seat - or for any changes to occur in the permanent member list.
 
more examples why india is UN fit...

India: Amnesty India halts operations after government froze bank accounts
The organisation has claimed actions to be 'witch hunt' over 'unfounded' allegations

Published: September 29, 2020 09:10Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

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Dubai: Amnesty International India, the Indian-wing of a global organisation headquartered in the UK, has shut down all operations following a government freeze on their bank accounts. A statement posted on the official website of the organisation claims government actions to be the "latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organisations by the Government of India over unfounded and motivated allegations."

The organisation's focus is on human rights and bringing to the fore all incidents considered an abuse of human rights. The Indian branch has been reportedly accused of money-laundering which triggered the freesing of bank accounts.
Amnesty India added that they had to let go of all their staff following the governmental measures this month. The statement posted on their website also lists a timeline of alleged 'harassment' by the Indian government.
The branch also added that money raised was through member contributions. The statement said, "four million Indians have supported Amnesty International India’s work in the last eight years and around 100,000 Indians have made financial contributions. These contributions evidently cannot have any relation with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The fact that the Government is now portraying this lawful fundraising model as money-laundering is evidence that the overbroad legal framework is maliciously activated when human rights activists and groups challenge the government’s grave inactions and excesses."
 
Any one hear about your opinion. Already your country name as terriost Islamic terrorist organisation coordinate via Pakistan all are know that. You are shame.

any body hears about a RSS hindu.... and thought a cess pool of human garbage comes to mind
 
it is better to get permanent seat even if few others get it , we can counter china which supports terrorists .
Everyone against India supports terrorists but india itself is "dudh ka dhula hua" right ?
Instead of blame game be proactive at stop terrorism... question your own institutions that fail not blame others...
 
How can country who doesn't respect UN resolutions on Kashmir become a permanent member? This is BS.


Indians can only dream, they should continue to do so.

Lets not waste time on this thread.
 
... “It’s a pipe dream,” said Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, while responding to the demand. “The world does not want a fascist state as a permanent member of the Security Council.” ...

Someone remind the Indians that the United Nations was established after the world defeat fascism. It was not established to glorify fascism as Hindu Extremists may be imagining.
 

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