India to chair three-key subsidiary bodies of the UNSC
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International relations
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India will be chairing three-key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Key takeaways
The panels are: Counter-Terrorism Committee, Taliban Sanctions Committee, and Libya Sanctions committee.
Chairing of Counter-Terrorism committee has a special resonance for India which has not only been at the forefront of fighting terrorism especially cross border terrorism but has also been one of its biggest victims.
Taliban Sanctions Committee has always been a high priority for India keeping in mind its strong interest and commitment to peace, security, development, and progress of Afghanistan.
India will be assuming the chair of the Libya Sanctions Committee at a critical juncture when there is an international focus on Libya and on the peace process.
