Humanity's Triumph Lies Beyond Battlefields: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasized his commitment to world peace and urged for reforms in key global institutions during his address at the UN General Assembly. "Reform is essential for relevance," he stated. At the "Summit of the Future" held at the UN headquarters in New York, Modi declared, "Humanity's success relies on our collective strength, not on battlefields. To achieve world peace and development, reforming global organizations is crucial." 

He highlighted the dual threats to global peace and security: the persistent danger of terrorism and the emergence of new conflict arenas, including cyber, maritime, and space domains. "Global Action must align with Global Ambition," he stressed. His peace-focused message follows the UN General Assembly's recent adoption of a "Pact for the Future," aimed at tackling 21st-century challenges such as climate change, conflict, and human rights. 

This pact was accepted despite opposition from a group of seven nations led by Russia, which is currently involved in armed conflict with Ukraine. Russia criticized the agreement, claiming that nations dissatisfied with the pact were not given adequate opportunities for further negotiations.

"Regrettably, today's adoption of the Pact for the Future by the United Nations does not bode well. The UN has compromised its own principles by catering to a select group of delegations from the 'beautiful garden,' who have dominated the discussions from the outset. Meanwhile, the majority from the 'jungle' lacked the courage to protest and defend their rights," Russia stated.

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