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Foreign Minister Jaishankar Urges Text‑Based Talks for UN Reform
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has called for a text‑based negotiation process on United Nations reforms, emphasizing the need for clarity and consensus among member states.
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at a press briefing, urged member states to adopt a text‑based approach for negotiating reforms at the United Nations. He highlighted that written proposals would reduce ambiguity and allow for more precise scrutiny of each amendment.
The call comes as the UN faces calls for structural changes to improve efficiency and representation. Jaishankar stressed that a clear, written framework would help prevent misinterpretations and speed up the decision‑making process.
He added that India is ready to collaborate with other nations to draft comprehensive texts that reflect the diverse interests of the global community. The minister also noted that such a method would facilitate better monitoring of progress and accountability.
The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly session, where discussions on reform are expected to intensify.
The call comes as the UN faces calls for structural changes to improve efficiency and representation. Jaishankar stressed that a clear, written framework would help prevent misinterpretations and speed up the decision‑making process.
He added that India is ready to collaborate with other nations to draft comprehensive texts that reflect the diverse interests of the global community. The minister also noted that such a method would facilitate better monitoring of progress and accountability.
The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly session, where discussions on reform are expected to intensify.