Jaishankar In Pakistan: India again reiterated its demand for reform of the United Nations Security Council from the platform of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), so that the Council can be adapted to the changing global framework. On this occasion, Foreign Minister S. While addressing the Council of Heads of State of SCO on Wednesday (October 16), Jaishankar said that there is a dire need for 'reform in multinational organizations'. SCO members should play a role in advocating for changes instead of remaining silent on such an important issue.
According to the Foreign Minister, the time has come to revamp the Security Council so that it can represent more countries, become more inclusive, transparent, effective, democratic and accountable. There is a need for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent seats. I remind you that we acknowledged in Astana in July 2024 that the credibility and effectiveness of the United Nations depends on ensuring the representation of developing countries through comprehensive reform.
10 big things said by S Jaishankar in SCO summit
Gave a strong message to Pakistan
Describing terrorism, extremism and separatism as three evils, Foreign Minister Jaishankar gave a strong message to host Pakistan on cross-border terrorism without naming anyone. He said, “There is a need to find a solution to these three issues to promote cooperation and integration. If activities like terrorism, extremism and separatism take place from across the border, then it does not promote trade, energy flow and connectivity.
S Jaishankar through gestures explained the importance of being a 'good neighbour' to Pakistan. He said that if there is a lack of trust or insufficient cooperation, there is a decline in friendship and the feeling of being a good neighbor is missing, then there is definitely a need to introspect and find solutions to these problems.
Territorial integrity and sovereignty should be recognized
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar gave a message to Pakistan without taking its name from its soil. Addressing a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Jaishankar said territorial integrity and sovereignty should be recognized in trade and connectivity initiatives and it is necessary to have “honest dialogue” on trust deficit.
The External Affairs Minister also highlighted the eight points presented by the Indian framework at the summit, including the inclusion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the SCO framework and the decision to develop dialogue on the idea of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' . Maintaining fair and balanced connectivity projects in accordance with international law and keeping the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core also emphasized rules-based, non-discriminatory, open, fair, inclusive and transparent multilateral trading systems.
SCO member states should strictly follow the charter
In his address, the External Affairs Minister stressed the need for strict adherence to the charter of the grouping by every SCO member state and highlighted its essence of strengthening the spirit of mutual trust, friendship and good neighbourliness. He said, “Territorial integrity and sovereignty should be recognized in this.” It should be based on genuine partnership and not on a one-sided agenda.
This (cooperation) cannot progress if we choose based on benefits in the global system, especially in the areas of trade and transit. His remarks were seen as an indirect reference to China's aggressive behavior on key issues like trade and connectivity. Tried to show it in form.
Jaishankar enumerated three evils
Jaishankar said, “The most important thing is that our efforts will move forward only when our commitment to the Charter remains strong. It is self-evident that stability along with peace is essential for development and growth. As made clear in the charter. It means being firm in combating the “three evils” and not compromising.”
Jaishankar said that there is a need to think for ourselves whether the feeling of “good neighbour” is missing and whether there is a lack of trust. He said, “If we take a quick look at the situation from the sources of the Charter to today, these goals and these tasks become even more important.” Therefore it is important that we communicate honestly. If there is a lack of trust or not enough cooperation, if friendship has diminished and the spirit of good neighborliness is missing, then there is definitely a need to introspect and find solutions.
Jaishankar said that the objective of SCO is to strengthen relations as mutual trust, friendship and good neighbour. Its objective is to develop multidimensional cooperation, especially of regional nature. Its objective is to become a positive force in terms of balanced development, integration and conflict prevention. It was also clear in the charter what the main challenges were. There were mainly three challenges which the SCO was committed to counter: first – terrorism, second – separatism and third challenge – extremism.
“Need to maintain coordination among global institutions”
Discussing global issues, the External Affairs Minister said global institutions need to keep pace with changes and underlined the need for “reformed multilateralism”. He also stressed the need for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council, both at the permanent and non-permanent levels, to make the global body more representative, inclusive, transparent and efficient.
“Covid pandemic ravages developing countries”
Jaishankar said, “SCO should be at the forefront in advocating such change instead of lagging behind.” He also mentioned various global challenges. We are holding the conference at a time when the world is going through a period of difficulty. Two big conflicts are going on. (Israel-Hamas war and Russia-Ukraine war) which are impacting the entire world. The Covid pandemic has devastated many people in developing countries.
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