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Jaishankar Calls for UN Reform, Backs Two-State Solution

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly on 26 September 2026.
He condemned attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in international waterways.
He reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
India delivered roughly 70 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
Jaishankar called for UN reforms and welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s backing of India’s permanent Security Council seat bid.

History

Historical Context

After the 1991 amendment that expanded the Security Council to fifteen members, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 60/1 in 2005 to begin formal reform talks. The G4 bloc—India, Brazil, Germany and Japan—continues to press for permanent seats, a push that resurfaces at the 2026 UNGA as member states debate council enlargement and its impact on Middle-East peace and maritime security.

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Story summary

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly on 26 September 2026.
He condemned attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in international waterways.
He reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
India delivered roughly 70 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
Jaishankar called for UN reforms and welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s backing of India’s permanent Security Council seat bid.

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