'Non-interference in internal affairs...': S Jaishankar at UN on Canada row; top quotes

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Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here 2) Nor must we countenance that political convenience determines responses to terrorism, extremism, and violence. Similarly, respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercised in cherry-picking. ALSO READ: ‘Political convenience determines responses to terrorism…’: jaishankar's veiled attack on Canada at UNGA 3) India seeks to promote corporations with diverse partners.

From the era of Non-Alignment, we have now evolved to that of 'Vishwa Mitra' - a friend to the world. 3) Recognising that growth and development must focus on the most vulnerable, we began the presidency by convening the Voice of the Global South Summit. This enabled us to hear directly from 125 nations and place their concerns on the G20 Agenda.

As a consequence, issues that deserve global attention got a fair hearing. More than that, the deliberations produced outcomes that have great significance for the international community. 4) It was also noteworthy that at India's initiative, the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.

By doing so, we gave voice to an entire continent which has long been its due. This significant step in reform should inspire the United Nations, a much older organization, to also make the Security Council contemporary. 5) Our fullest support to this UNGA's theme of rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity.

This is an occasion to take stock of our achievements and challenges even while sharing our aspirations and goals. Indeed, regarding both, there is much that India has to share. With agency inputs."Exciting news! Mint is