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[S1] distinguished members of the General Assembly.[S1] I bring to you the greetings of 1.3 billion plus people.
[S1] from the world's largest democracy.[S1] They join me in congratulating the President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Chaba Karoshi.
[S1] on his election to chair the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.[S1] They follow closely developments at the United
[S1] nations, reflecting the increasingly globalized nature of our existence.[S1] We meet at a challenging time.
[S1] time for the world order.[S1] This session's theme, a watershed moment, transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.
[S1] seeks to capture its seriousness.[S1] Excellencies, the year 2022 is an important milestone.
[S1] in India's journey towards growth, development, and prosperity.[S1] India is celebrating 75 years of its independence.
[S1] independence, what we call Azadi ka Amrit Mahatsap.[S1] The story of that period has been one of toil.
[S1] determination, innovation and enterprise of millions of ordinary Indians.[S1] They are rejuvenating a society
[S1] pillaged by centuries of foreign attacks and colonialism.[S1] And they are doing so in a democratic framework
[S1] who steady progress is reflected in more authentic voices and grounded leadership.[S1] This New India.
[S1] under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a confident and resurgent society.[S1] Its agenda for our
[S1] centenary will be achieved through the five pledges that we committed to on our independence day.[S1] One, we are going to look at the future of the country.
[S1] We are resolved to make India a developed country in the next 25 years.[S1] For the world, that creates more capacities for
[S1] global good.[S1] Two, we will liberate ourselves from a colonial mindset.[S1] Externally, this means reformed multitudes.
[S1] and more contemporary global governance.[S1] Three, our rich civilizational heritage will be a source of
[S1] pride and of strength.[S1] This includes care and concern for the environment so ingrained in our traditional ethos.
[S1] Four, we will promote greater unity and solidarity.[S1] This expresses a coming together on global issues such as terrorism,
[S1] pandemics or the environment.[S1] And five, we will instill consciousness and of duties and responsibilities.
[S1] This applies to nations as much as it does to citizens.[S1] These five pledges affirm our age-old outlook.
[S1] that sees the world as one family.[S1] We believe that national good and global good can be entirely in harmony.
[S1] It is this conviction that led us to supply vaccines to over a hundred nations.[S1] Similarly, our evacuee
[S1] operations in HADR situations always had room for other nationals in distress.
[S1] Even as we meet our own development targets, India offers partnerships to our brothers and sisters in Asia, in Africa, and in the world.
[S1] that in America.[S1] And we do so based on their needs and their priorities.[S1] Today, the focus is on green growth.
[S1] better connectivity, digital delivery and accessible health.[S1] Our solidarity is not just in words.
[S1] you can see them in 700 projects across the world.[S1] Madam President, even while India contributes to global
[S1] betterment, we recognize the sharp deterioration in the international landscape.[S1] The world is already struggling with challenges
[S1] of post-pandemic economic recovery.[S1] The death situation of the developing is precarious.[S1] To this is now added.
[S1] the rising costs and the shrinking availability of fuel, of food and of fertilizers.[S1] These, along with trade,
[S1] disruptions and diversions are among the many consequences of the Ukraine conflict.[S1] The Indo-Pacific too witnesses fresh
[S1] concerns about its stability and its security.[S1] And climate events have added an overlay on these mounting anxieties.
[S1] As we saw in the case of the Covid pandemic, the South will be the most impacted, even if the immediate causes are well-bearing.
[S1] beyond.[S1] It is imperative that global conversations recognize this deep unfairness, the inequity of
[S1] vaccine distribution should not be replicated in other domains.[S1] Madam President, as the Ukraine conflict continues to
[S1] We are often asked, who side are we on? And our answer, each time, is straight and honest.
[S1] India is on the side of peace and will remain firmly there.[S1] We are on the side that respects the UN Charter and its founding principles.
[S1] principles.[S1] We are on the side that calls for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way out.[S1] We are on the side of those struggle.
[S1] struggling to make ends meet even as they stare at the escalating costs of food, of fuel and fertilizers.
[S1] It is therefore in our collective interest to work constructively, both within the United Nations and outside, in finding an early...
[S1] resolution to this conflict.[S1] Excellencies, while the global attention has been on Ukraine, India has also
[S1] had to contend with other challenges, especially in its own neighbourhood.[S1] Some of them may be aggravated by the COVID pandemic and ongoing conflicts.
[S1] books, but they speak too of a deeper malaise.[S1] The accumulation of debt in fragile economies is of particular concern.
[S1] We believe that in such times, the international community must rise above narrow national agendas.
[S1] India, for its part, is taking exceptional measures in exceptional times.[S1] We do so when we send 50,000 metric
[S1] tons of wheat and multiple tranches of medicines and vaccines to Afghanistan.[S1] When we extend credits of $3.8 billion to
[S1] Sri Lanka for fuel, essential commodities and trade settlement.[S1] When we supply 10,000 metric tons of food aid and vaccine shipments.
[S1] to Myanmar.[S1] When we fill the gap in humanitarian needs left unaddressed by political complexity.
[S1] Whether it is disaster response or humanitarian assistance, India has stood strong, contributing particularly.
[S1] to those nearest to us.[S1] Excellencies, the world, as we knew it, is poised for transformational change.
[S1] It has been impacted in recent times by a succession of shocks, each of them significant by itself.
[S1] The COVID pandemic called into question the over-centralized nature of globalization and has led all of us to seek great
[S1] greater resilience and reliability of supply chains.[S1] The repercussions of the ongoing Ukraine conflict have further heightened
[S1] economic stresses, especially on food and energy.[S1] Climate events have added to disruption that the world is already facing.
[S1] As for the promise of technology, it has certainly multiplied our capabilities, but also added to our vulnerabilities.
[S1] Trust and transparency are legitimate expectations of a more digitized world.[S1] The quest to create a better world is to create a better world.
[S1] global order would necessarily have to address all these issues.[S1] Among them, some are clearly more existential in nature.
[S1] and necessitate intense coordination by the international community.[S1] Climate action and climate justice are particularly important.
[S1] particularly noteworthy in this respect.[S1] In their pursuit, India has worked with partners on the international solar alliance, the One Sun,
[S1] one world, one grid initiative, and the coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure.[S1] We stand ready to support any collective
[S1] an equitable endeavor to protect our environment and to further global wellness.[S1] Lifestyle for environment or life.
[S1] as declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Glasgow on the sidelines of COP26, is our homage to Mother Nature.
[S1] India remains deeply committed to fighting climate change under the UNFCCC and the Paris
[S1] We do so on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities in the light of different.
[S1] national circumstances.[S1] We have announced our updated nationally determined contributions after COP26.
[S1] Excellencies, India's steadfast commitment to South-South cooperation is by now well established and well recognized.
[S1] Our approach is based on principles of mutual respect and national ownership, with a commitment to sustainable development for all.
[S1] As we begin the G20 presidency this December, we are sensitive to the challenges faced by developing countries.[S1] India will work.
[S1] with other G20 members to address serious issues of debt, of economic growth, food and energy security, and particularly of energy.
[S1] The reform of governance of multilateral financial institutions will continue to be one of our core priorities.
[S1] Madam President, India would be completing its tenure as a member of the Security Council this year.[S1] In our term, we have acted
[S1] as a bridge on some serious but divisive issues confronting the council.[S1] We have also focused on concerns such as maritime security,
[S1] security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.[S1] Our contributions range from providing technology with a human touch to ensuring
[S1] safety and security of UN peacekeepers.[S1] As the chair of the Counterterrorism Committee this year, India would be hosting its special meeting.
[S1] in Mumbai and New Delhi.[S1] I invite all member states to participate in it.[S1] We need to create a global organization
[S1] architecture that responds to the new tech tools deployed against open, diverse and pluralistic societies.
[S1] Having born the brunt of cross-border terrorism for decades, India firmly advocates a zero tolerance approach.
[S1] In our view, there is no justification for any act of terrorism, regardless of motivation.[S1] And no rhetoric, however, is to be considered.
[S1] sanctimonious can ever cover up blood stains.[S1] The United Nations responds to terrorism by sanctifying the blood of the nation.
[S1] sanctioning its perpetrators.[S1] Those who politicized the UNSC 1267 sanctions regime, sometimes even to the extent of defending
[S1] proclaim terrorists.[S1] They do so at their own peddle.[S1] Believe me, they advance on either their own interests, nor indeed their reputation.
[S1] India has always espoused a cooperative, inclusive and consultative approach to international relations.
[S1] We believe that multi-polarity, rebalancing, fair globalization, and reformed multilateralism cannot be kept in abeyance.
[S1] The call for reformed multilateralism with reforms of the Security Council at its core enjoys considerable support among UN.
[S1] members.[S1] It does so because of the widespread recognition that the current architecture is anachronistic and ineffective.
[S1] It is also perceived as deeply unfair, denying entire continents and regions, a voice in a forum that deliberates
[S1] their future.[S1] India is prepared to take up greater responsibilities, but it seeks at the same time to ensure
[S1] that the injustice faced by the global South is decisively addressed.[S1] Our call is to allow serious negotiations on
[S1] such a critical matter to proceed sincerely.[S1] They must not be blocked by procedural tactics.[S1] Naysayers
[S1] cannot hold the IGN process hostage in perpetuity.[S1] In these turbulent times, it is essential that the world
[S1] world, listens to more voices of reason, and experiences more acts of goodwill.[S1] India is willing and able on both sides.
[S1] counts.[S1] We believe and advocate that this is not an era of war or of conflict.[S1] On the contrary, it is a time
[S1] for development and for cooperation.[S1] Madam President, in the past, this August Assembly has served as a meeting point of the
[S1] views and as a catalyst for action.[S1] It is vital that we continue to believe in the promise of diplomacy and the need for international
[S1] cooperation.[S1] Therefore, Madam President, let us strive to return to the course of seeking peace, progress and prosperity.
[S1] I thank you.
[S1] exclusive access to video transcripts, offline audio, English lessons, and private classes.[S1] Don't forget to explore our free and new eBooks!
[S1] Also, subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest updates.[S1] Links in the description below.[S1] Thanks for your support.

[S1] distinguished members of the General Assembly.[S1] I bring to you the greetings of 1.3 billion plus people.

[S1] from the world's largest democracy.[S1] They join me in congratulating the President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Chaba Karoshi.

[S1] on his election to chair the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.[S1] They follow closely developments at the United

[S1] nations, reflecting the increasingly globalized nature of our existence.[S1] We meet at a challenging time.

[S1] time for the world order.[S1] This session's theme, a watershed moment, transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.

[S1] seeks to capture its seriousness.[S1] Excellencies, the year 2022 is an important milestone.

[S1] in India's journey towards growth, development, and prosperity.[S1] India is celebrating 75 years of its independence.

[S1] independence, what we call Azadi ka Amrit Mahatsap.[S1] The story of that period has been one of toil.

[S1] determination, innovation and enterprise of millions of ordinary Indians.[S1] They are rejuvenating a society

[S1] pillaged by centuries of foreign attacks and colonialism.[S1] And they are doing so in a democratic framework

[S1] who steady progress is reflected in more authentic voices and grounded leadership.[S1] This New India.

[S1] under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a confident and resurgent society.[S1] Its agenda for our

[S1] centenary will be achieved through the five pledges that we committed to on our independence day.[S1] One, we are going to look at the future of the country.

[S1] We are resolved to make India a developed country in the next 25 years.[S1] For the world, that creates more capacities for

[S1] global good.[S1] Two, we will liberate ourselves from a colonial mindset.[S1] Externally, this means reformed multitudes.

[S1] and more contemporary global governance.[S1] Three, our rich civilizational heritage will be a source of

[S1] pride and of strength.[S1] This includes care and concern for the environment so ingrained in our traditional ethos.

[S1] Four, we will promote greater unity and solidarity.[S1] This expresses a coming together on global issues such as terrorism,

[S1] pandemics or the environment.[S1] And five, we will instill consciousness and of duties and responsibilities.

[S1] This applies to nations as much as it does to citizens.[S1] These five pledges affirm our age-old outlook.

[S1] that sees the world as one family.[S1] We believe that national good and global good can be entirely in harmony.

[S1] It is this conviction that led us to supply vaccines to over a hundred nations.[S1] Similarly, our evacuee

[S1] operations in HADR situations always had room for other nationals in distress.

[S1] Even as we meet our own development targets, India offers partnerships to our brothers and sisters in Asia, in Africa, and in the world.

[S1] that in America.[S1] And we do so based on their needs and their priorities.[S1] Today, the focus is on green growth.

[S1] better connectivity, digital delivery and accessible health.[S1] Our solidarity is not just in words.

[S1] you can see them in 700 projects across the world.[S1] Madam President, even while India contributes to global

[S1] betterment, we recognize the sharp deterioration in the international landscape.[S1] The world is already struggling with challenges

[S1] of post-pandemic economic recovery.[S1] The death situation of the developing is precarious.[S1] To this is now added.

[S1] the rising costs and the shrinking availability of fuel, of food and of fertilizers.[S1] These, along with trade,

[S1] disruptions and diversions are among the many consequences of the Ukraine conflict.[S1] The Indo-Pacific too witnesses fresh

[S1] concerns about its stability and its security.[S1] And climate events have added an overlay on these mounting anxieties.

[S1] As we saw in the case of the Covid pandemic, the South will be the most impacted, even if the immediate causes are well-bearing.

[S1] beyond.[S1] It is imperative that global conversations recognize this deep unfairness, the inequity of

[S1] vaccine distribution should not be replicated in other domains.[S1] Madam President, as the Ukraine conflict continues to

[S1] We are often asked, who side are we on? And our answer, each time, is straight and honest.

[S1] India is on the side of peace and will remain firmly there.[S1] We are on the side that respects the UN Charter and its founding principles.

[S1] principles.[S1] We are on the side that calls for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way out.[S1] We are on the side of those struggle.

[S1] struggling to make ends meet even as they stare at the escalating costs of food, of fuel and fertilizers.

[S1] It is therefore in our collective interest to work constructively, both within the United Nations and outside, in finding an early...

[S1] resolution to this conflict.[S1] Excellencies, while the global attention has been on Ukraine, India has also

[S1] had to contend with other challenges, especially in its own neighbourhood.[S1] Some of them may be aggravated by the COVID pandemic and ongoing conflicts.

[S1] books, but they speak too of a deeper malaise.[S1] The accumulation of debt in fragile economies is of particular concern.

[S1] We believe that in such times, the international community must rise above narrow national agendas.

[S1] India, for its part, is taking exceptional measures in exceptional times.[S1] We do so when we send 50,000 metric

[S1] tons of wheat and multiple tranches of medicines and vaccines to Afghanistan.[S1] When we extend credits of $3.8 billion to

[S1] Sri Lanka for fuel, essential commodities and trade settlement.[S1] When we supply 10,000 metric tons of food aid and vaccine shipments.

[S1] to Myanmar.[S1] When we fill the gap in humanitarian needs left unaddressed by political complexity.

[S1] Whether it is disaster response or humanitarian assistance, India has stood strong, contributing particularly.

[S1] to those nearest to us.[S1] Excellencies, the world, as we knew it, is poised for transformational change.

[S1] It has been impacted in recent times by a succession of shocks, each of them significant by itself.

[S1] The COVID pandemic called into question the over-centralized nature of globalization and has led all of us to seek great

[S1] greater resilience and reliability of supply chains.[S1] The repercussions of the ongoing Ukraine conflict have further heightened

[S1] economic stresses, especially on food and energy.[S1] Climate events have added to disruption that the world is already facing.

[S1] As for the promise of technology, it has certainly multiplied our capabilities, but also added to our vulnerabilities.

[S1] Trust and transparency are legitimate expectations of a more digitized world.[S1] The quest to create a better world is to create a better world.

[S1] global order would necessarily have to address all these issues.[S1] Among them, some are clearly more existential in nature.

[S1] and necessitate intense coordination by the international community.[S1] Climate action and climate justice are particularly important.

[S1] particularly noteworthy in this respect.[S1] In their pursuit, India has worked with partners on the international solar alliance, the One Sun,

[S1] one world, one grid initiative, and the coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure.[S1] We stand ready to support any collective

[S1] an equitable endeavor to protect our environment and to further global wellness.[S1] Lifestyle for environment or life.

[S1] as declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Glasgow on the sidelines of COP26, is our homage to Mother Nature.

[S1] India remains deeply committed to fighting climate change under the UNFCCC and the Paris

[S1] We do so on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities in the light of different.

[S1] national circumstances.[S1] We have announced our updated nationally determined contributions after COP26.

[S1] Excellencies, India's steadfast commitment to South-South cooperation is by now well established and well recognized.

[S1] Our approach is based on principles of mutual respect and national ownership, with a commitment to sustainable development for all.

[S1] As we begin the G20 presidency this December, we are sensitive to the challenges faced by developing countries.[S1] India will work.

[S1] with other G20 members to address serious issues of debt, of economic growth, food and energy security, and particularly of energy.

[S1] The reform of governance of multilateral financial institutions will continue to be one of our core priorities.

[S1] Madam President, India would be completing its tenure as a member of the Security Council this year.[S1] In our term, we have acted

[S1] as a bridge on some serious but divisive issues confronting the council.[S1] We have also focused on concerns such as maritime security,

[S1] security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.[S1] Our contributions range from providing technology with a human touch to ensuring

[S1] safety and security of UN peacekeepers.[S1] As the chair of the Counterterrorism Committee this year, India would be hosting its special meeting.

[S1] in Mumbai and New Delhi.[S1] I invite all member states to participate in it.[S1] We need to create a global organization

[S1] architecture that responds to the new tech tools deployed against open, diverse and pluralistic societies.

[S1] Having born the brunt of cross-border terrorism for decades, India firmly advocates a zero tolerance approach.

[S1] In our view, there is no justification for any act of terrorism, regardless of motivation.[S1] And no rhetoric, however, is to be considered.

[S1] sanctimonious can ever cover up blood stains.[S1] The United Nations responds to terrorism by sanctifying the blood of the nation.

[S1] sanctioning its perpetrators.[S1] Those who politicized the UNSC 1267 sanctions regime, sometimes even to the extent of defending

[S1] proclaim terrorists.[S1] They do so at their own peddle.[S1] Believe me, they advance on either their own interests, nor indeed their reputation.

[S1] India has always espoused a cooperative, inclusive and consultative approach to international relations.

[S1] We believe that multi-polarity, rebalancing, fair globalization, and reformed multilateralism cannot be kept in abeyance.

[S1] The call for reformed multilateralism with reforms of the Security Council at its core enjoys considerable support among UN.

[S1] members.[S1] It does so because of the widespread recognition that the current architecture is anachronistic and ineffective.

[S1] It is also perceived as deeply unfair, denying entire continents and regions, a voice in a forum that deliberates

[S1] their future.[S1] India is prepared to take up greater responsibilities, but it seeks at the same time to ensure

[S1] that the injustice faced by the global South is decisively addressed.[S1] Our call is to allow serious negotiations on

[S1] such a critical matter to proceed sincerely.[S1] They must not be blocked by procedural tactics.[S1] Naysayers

[S1] cannot hold the IGN process hostage in perpetuity.[S1] In these turbulent times, it is essential that the world

[S1] world, listens to more voices of reason, and experiences more acts of goodwill.[S1] India is willing and able on both sides.

[S1] counts.[S1] We believe and advocate that this is not an era of war or of conflict.[S1] On the contrary, it is a time

[S1] for development and for cooperation.[S1] Madam President, in the past, this August Assembly has served as a meeting point of the

[S1] views and as a catalyst for action.[S1] It is vital that we continue to believe in the promise of diplomacy and the need for international

[S1] cooperation.[S1] Therefore, Madam President, let us strive to return to the course of seeking peace, progress and prosperity.

[S1] I thank you.

[S1] exclusive access to video transcripts, offline audio, English lessons, and private classes.[S1] Don't forget to explore our free and new eBooks!

[S1] Also, subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest updates.[S1] Links in the description below.[S1] Thanks for your support.