EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER'S REMARKS ON KASHMIR ISSUE AND MULTILATERALISM:

Why in the News?

India emphasized multilateralism and raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations.
Other nations framed it as an “accession” matter for geopolitical reasons.

EAM’s Observation: He highlighted the need for coexistence between national interests and multilateralism, citing historical instances.

Source: SSBCrack

About Reform in United Nations:

Gaming of Rules: EAM Jaishankar pointed out the manipulation of world trading rules, advocating for reforms in global institutions like the UN.
UNSC Reform: He criticized the resistance to reform from certain quarters, attributing it to short-sightedness, particularly from the five permanent members, indirectly referencing China.

About United Nation Security Council (UNSC)

UNSC Overview:

· Established in 1945 under the UN Charter, the Security Council is a principal organ of the United Nations.

· Responsible for maintaining international peace and security, it operates from New York.

Membership:

· It has 15 members: 5 permanent (USA, Russia, France, China, UK) and 10 non-permanent.

· India joined as a non-permanent member for the eighth time in 2021-22.

Voting System:

· Each member has one vote; decisions require nine affirmative votes, including concurrence from permanent members.

· Non-members can participate in discussions without voting rights if their interests are involved.

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