NEW YORK: India has emphasised strengthening its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harvamish Harish, delivered India’s statement at the First Regular Session of UNDP/ UNFPA/ UNOPS Executive Board session that India values its six-decade collaboration with UNDP, particularly in areas like poverty eradication, climate change, and SDG localisation.
Ambassador Harish P also emphasised that UN reforms should prioritise development and strengthen South-South cooperation within the UN system.
In a post on X, the IndUn mission said, “PR Parvathaneni Harish delivered India’s statement at the First Regular session of UNDP/ UNFPA/ UNOPS Executive Board for the Interactive Dialogue with the UNDP Administrator. Reaffirmed India’s appreciation for UNDP’s steadfast partnership over six decades. Highlighted the strong collaboration with UNDP in several areas, such as poverty reduction, climate resilience, SDG localization, LfE, and the India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Underscored that UN reforms should advance development. Stressed that South-South cooperation must be strengthened within the UN system.”
On October 15, 2025, India was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the seventh time, for the 2026-28 term.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish shared the development in a post on X.
“India was elected to the Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28 @UN for the seventh time today. Thank all delegations for their overwhelming support.”
