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India urges global action against illicit Small Arms at UN debate
The Indian envoy urged the Council to uphold “a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and to those who facilitate, sponsor, finance or enable the use and movement of such weapons.”
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Lalit K Jha (5WH) - Mon, 10, Nov 2025
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India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish. / Lalit K Jha
At a time when illicit arms flows are fueling wars, terrorism, and organized crime across continents, India called for stronger global coordination and consistent implementation of United Nations resolutions to curb the spread of small arms and light weapons.
Speaking at the UN Security Council’s open debate on small arms on Nov. 10, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said the illicit trade “remains a major threat to international peace and security,” and called for an integrated global response rooted in national responsibility and international cooperation.
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