Published 10:48 IST, September 21st 2019
Syed Akbaruddin: Climate change, terror to be focus for India at UN
Syed Akbaruddin said that India will focus on terror and climate change when asked about PM Modi's agenda for the United Nations General Assembly address.
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As nation is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dress at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India's Permanent Representative to United Nations (UN) Syed Akbaruddin said that aim of country is to eng with world. Speaking to news ncy ANI on Saturday, Akbaruddin said that climate will be a big focus in PM Modi's dress at UNGA. He also ded that re is a boom in Indo-US relations. permanent representative to UN highlighted that re have been two major developments by UN in India's favour in past year - one, condemnation of Pulwama attack and two, Masood Azhar's designation as a global terrorist. He asserted that India will be at forefront to condemn terror activities around world.
India's gift to UN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a 50KW 'Gandhi Solar Park' on September 24. Speaking about India's commitment to climate change, Akbaruddin said: "We have contributed a solar park in UN. We believe in action-oriented tangible talks. Climate is our big focus."
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India has gifted solar panels that have been installed on roof of UN Hequarters, one panel each for every 193 UN Member State. PM Modi will also inaugurate solar park at UN Hequarters and 'Gandhi Peace Garden' during a special commemorative event on September 24 marking Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. On occasion, a special UN Post on Gandhi's 150 years will also be released. On Friday, UN chief Antonio Guterres also lauded India's effort towards tackling climate change. "India is a very important actor and fundamental partner in international efforts on climate action and is making a fantastic effort to grow its renewable energy basket," he said.
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'Pakistan has mainstreamed terror'
Akbaruddin, in a veiled reference to Pakistan on Friday, has said that "poisoned pens don't work for too long". Speaking to reporters, he mentioned that re might be someone who wanted to bring an issue that it h raisedbefore. Akbaruddin observed that Pakistan h alrey mainstreamed terrorism and y were on way to mainstream hate speech. reafter, he was asked about India using Right of Reply after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech in upcoming UN General Assembly session. He responded,” It is a b tactic to tell everybody what tactical approach you will apply. You will appreciate, you may call me anything, I am t a b tactician."
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Pakistan to speak on Kashmir at UNGA
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed to raise Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on September 27. In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Akbaruddin asserted that India will soar high if Pakistan "stoops low" by raising Kashmir issue at a high-level UN General Assembly session next week. "Every country sets its trajectory of how it wants to approach global platforms. re may be some who stoop low. Our response to m is we soar high," he said.
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Howdy Modi & PM Modi in UNGA
On September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to United States of America. In his six-day long visit, Prime Minister is scheduled to dress United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Houston-based Texas India Forum will host a community summit in hour of PM Modi at NRG Stium on September 22. NRG stium is one of America's largest professional football stiums and is home to Houston Texans franchise. Texas India Forum, a t-for-profit organisation, confirmed that y expect 50,000 people to attend mega event billed as "Howdy, Modi!" Well-kwn Indian community leer in Houston Jugal Malani who is convener of "Howdy, Modi!" organising committee said: "We are excited to hold this summit at rewned NRG stium. This will be largest ever garing of Indian Americans and friends of India, with a diverse representation from region and across country."
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09:43 IST, September 21st 2019