ENGLISH SPEECH | S. JAISHANKAR: India's Five Pledges (English Subtitles)
Summary
TLDRIn his address at the 77th UN General Assembly, India's Minister for External Affairs, Subramanyam Jaishankar, highlighted India's 75th Independence anniversary and its transformative journey. He outlined India's five pledges towards becoming a developed nation, emphasizing environmental care and global solidarity. Jaishankar also discussed India's contributions to global welfare, the challenges posed by the Ukraine conflict, and the need for international cooperation. He called for a reformed multilateralism and a global architecture that promotes peace, progress, and prosperity.
Takeaways
- ๐ India is celebrating its 75th year of independence, reflecting on its journey of growth, development, and prosperity.
- ๐๏ธ The new India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is portrayed as a confident and resurgent society, with a vision for its centenary.
- ๐ค India's five pledges for its future include becoming a developed nation, reforming multilateralism, embracing its civilizational heritage, promoting unity and solidarity, and instilling a consciousness of duties and responsibilities.
- ๐ India has been a global contributor, supplying vaccines to over 100 nations and offering assistance in evacuation operations.
- ๐ฑ The country emphasizes environmental care, aligning with its traditional ethos and participating in international initiatives like the International Solar Alliance.
- ๐ India is focused on partnerships for green growth, better connectivity, digital delivery, and accessible health, reflecting its solidarity in action.
- ๐จ The script highlights the challenges faced by the world, including post-pandemic recovery, the Ukraine conflict, and climate change, and India's role in addressing them.
- ๐บ๐ณ India stands firmly on the side of peace, respecting the UN Charter, and advocating for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts.
- ๐ The country is taking measures to address regional challenges, such as providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
- ๐ India is committed to South-South cooperation, emphasizing mutual respect, national ownership, and sustainable development.
- ๐ณ Prime Minister Modi's declaration of 'Lifestyle for Environment' at COP26 signifies India's dedication to fighting climate change and promoting environmental justice.
Q & A
Who delivered the speech at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly?
-Subramanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister for External Affairs, delivered the speech.
What is the significance of the year 2022 for India?
-The year 2022 is significant for India as it marks the celebration of 75 years of its independence.
What does India refer to its 75 years of independence as?
-India refers to its 75 years of independence as 'Aadi Amit Mahv'.
What are the five pledges that India committed to on its independence day?
-The five pledges are: 1) Make India a developed country in the next 25 years, 2) Liberate from a colonial mindset and reform multilateralism, 3) Use rich civilizational heritage as a source of pride and strength, 4) Promote greater unity and solidarity on global issues, and 5) Instill consciousness of duties and responsibilities among nations and citizens.
How does India view its role in international relations?
-India views its role in international relations as one that advocates for multipolarity, rebalancing, fair globalization, and reformed multilateralism.
What is India's stance on the Ukraine conflict?
-India is on the side of peace, respects the UN Charter and its founding principles, and calls for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way out.
What are the challenges that India has had to contend with in its own neighborhood?
-India has had to contend with challenges such as the accumulation of debt in fragile economies, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts.
What is India's approach to South-South cooperation?
-India's approach to South-South cooperation is based on principles of mutual respect, national ownership, and a commitment to sustainable development for all.
How does India contribute to global betterment?
-India contributes to global betterment through partnerships with countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, focusing on green growth, better connectivity, digital delivery, and accessible health.
What is India's commitment to fighting climate change?
-India is deeply committed to fighting climate change under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, working with partners on initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Outlines
๐ India's Vision at the UN General Assembly
India's Minister for External Affairs, Jaishankar, addresses the 77th UN General Assembly, celebrating India's 75 years of independence and outlining the country's five pledges for the next 25 years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. These pledges focus on making India a developed nation, reforming multilateralism, embracing India's rich heritage, promoting global unity, and instilling a sense of duty and responsibility among nations and citizens. India's contributions to global issues such as vaccine supply and evacuation operations in crises are highlighted, emphasizing a commitment to international cooperation and multilateralism.
๐ฑ Challenges and India's International Solidarity
The script discusses the current international challenges, including the post-pandemic economic recovery, the Ukraine conflict, and climate change, and how these are impacting global stability and security. India's response to these challenges is emphasized, with a focus on its solidarity projects, such as the 700 global projects and contributions to countries in need, like Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. The paragraph also touches on India's stance on the Ukraine conflict, advocating for peace, respect for the UN Charter, and the importance of dialogue and diplomacy.
๐ฟ India's Commitment to Climate Action and Global Cooperation
This paragraph delves into India's commitment to climate action, highlighting its work with international partners and initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. India's dedication to fighting climate change within the framework of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement is underscored, along with its update on nationally determined contributions post-COP26. The paragraph also discusses India's approach to South-South cooperation, emphasizing mutual respect, national ownership, and sustainable development.
๐ The Need for Reformed Multilateralism and India's Role
The final paragraph addresses the need for reformed multilateralism, with a focus on the Security Council's reform as a core issue. India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities while ensuring justice for the global South is highlighted. The paragraph criticizes the current international architecture as anachronistic and ineffective, calling for serious negotiations on reform. It also touches on India's presidency of the G20, its term in the Security Council, and its advocacy for a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. The script concludes with a call for diplomacy, international cooperation, and a return to seeking peace, progress, and prosperity.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กUN General Assembly
๐กIndependence
๐กMultilateralism
๐กEnvironmental Care
๐กInternational Diplomacy
๐กGlobal Governance
๐กSouth-South Cooperation
๐กClimate Change
๐กGlobal Architecture
๐กReformed Multilateralism
๐กDiplomacy
Highlights
India's Minister for External Affairs, Subramanyam Jaishankar, addresses the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.
India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, reflecting on its journey of growth and development.
The transformative vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership is highlighted.
India commits to five pledges for its future, including becoming a developed nation within 25 years.
India emphasizes the need for reformed multilateralism and contemporary global governance.
India's rich civilizational heritage is presented as a source of pride and strength, with a focus on environmental care.
India's commitment to promoting unity and solidarity on global issues such as terrorism and pandemics is underscored.
India's approach to instill consciousness of duties and responsibilities among nations and citizens is discussed.
India's role in supplying vaccines to over 100 nations and its humanitarian efforts is highlighted.
India offers partnerships based on the needs and priorities of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
The challenges of post-pandemic economic recovery and the impact of the Ukraine conflict on global issues are discussed.
India's stance on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing peace, respect for the UN Charter, and the need for dialogue.
India's response to regional challenges, including debt accumulation in fragile economies and humanitarian needs.
India's contributions to global betterment, including 700 projects across the world, are noted.
India's commitment to fighting climate change under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement is emphasized.
India's G20 presidency plans to address debt, economic growth, food and energy security, and the environment.
India's role in the Security Council, focusing on Maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism.
India's call for a cooperative, inclusive, and consultative approach to international relations and reformed multilateralism.
The need for a global architecture that responds to new tech tools and the importance of a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
India's advocacy for serious negotiations on the reform of the Security Council and addressing the injustice faced by the global South.
A call for an era of development and cooperation, with a focus on diplomacy and international cooperation.
Transcripts
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welcome to another insightful session at
English speeches today we're diving into
a powerful speech delivered by
subramanyam jaai Shankar India's
Minister for external Affairs at the
77th session of the UN General Assembly
discover how India celebrates its 75
years of Independence the Visionary
steps under prime minister Narendra
modi's leadership and the country's
future pledges learn how these points
connect to broader Global issues like
multilateralism Environmental care and
international
diplomacy Madame President
excellencies distinguished members of
the general
assembly I bring to you the greetings of
1.3 billion plus people from the world's
largest
democracy they join me in congratulating
the president of the general assembly
Ambassador chabak Koshi on his election
to chair the 77th session of the UN
General
Assembly they follow closely
developments at the United Nations
reflecting the increasingly globalized
nature of our
existence we meet at a challenging time
for the world
order this session's theme a watershed
moment transformative solutions to
interlocking challenges seeks to capture
its
seriousness
excellencies the year
2022 is an important milestone in
India's Journey towards growth
development and
prosperity India is celebrating 75 years
of its
independence what we call aadi Amit mahv
the story of that period has been one of
toil of determination Innovation and
Enterprise of millions of ordinary
Indians they are rejuvenating a society
pillaged by centuries of foreign attacks
and
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colonialism and they are doing so in a
democratic framework whose steady
progress is reflected in more authentic
voes and grounded
leadership this new India under the
Visionary and dynamic leadership of
prime minister Narendra Modi is a
confident and resurgent
Society its agenda for our centinary
will be achieved through the five
pledges that we committed to on our
independence day one we are resolved to
make India a developed country in the
next 25 years
for the world that creates more
capacities for Global good two we will
liberate ourselves from a colonial
mindset externally this means reformed
multilateralism and more contemporary
Global
governance three our Rich civilizational
Heritage will be a source of Pride and
of
strength this includes care and concern
for the environment so ingrained in our
traditional ethos four we will promote
greater unity and
solidarity this expresses a coming
together on global issues such as
terrorism pandemics or the environment
and five we will instill Consciousness
and of duties and
responsibilities this applies to Nations
as much as it does to citizens
these five pledges affirm our age-old
Outlook that sees the world as one
family we believe that National good and
Global good can be entirely in
harmony it is this conviction that led
us to supply vaccines to over a 100
Nations similarly are evacuation
operations in
HR situations
always had room for other Nationals in
distress even as we meet our own
development targets India offers
Partnerships to our brothers and sisters
in Asia in Africa and Latin America and
we do so based on their needs and their
priorities today the focus is on green
growth better connectivity digital
delivery and accessible
Health our solidarity is not just in
words you can see them in 700 projects
across the
world Madame
President even while India contributes
to global betterment we recognize the
sharp deterioration in the international
landscape the world is already
struggling with challenges of post
pandemic economic
recovery the death situation of the
developing is
precarious to this is now added the
rising cost and the shrinking
availability of fuel of food and of
fertilizers these along with trade
disruptions and diversions are among the
many consequences of the Ukraine
conflict the indopacific 2 Witnesses
fresh concerns about its stability and
its security and climate climate events
have added an overlay on these mounting
anxieties as we saw in the case of the
covid pandemic the South will be the
most impacted even if the immediate
causes are well beyond it is imperative
that Global conversations recognize this
deep
unfairness the inequity of vaccine
distribution should not be replicated in
other domains
Madame
President as the Ukraine conflict
continues to rage we are often asked
whose side are we on and our answer each
time is straight and
honest India is on the side of peace and
will remain firmly there we are on the
side that respects the UN Charter and
his founding
principles we are on the side that calls
for dialogue and diplomacy as the only
way
out we are on the side of those
struggling to make ends meet even as
they stare at the escalating cost of
food of fuel and
fertilizers it is therefore in our
Collective interest to work
constructively both within the United
Nations and outside in finding an early
resolution to this
conflict excellencies
while the global attention has been on
Ukraine India has also had to contend
with other challenges especially in its
own
neighborhood some of them may be
aggravated by the covid pandemic and
ongoing conflicts but they speak too of
a deeper
Malay the accumulation of debt in
fragile economies is a particular
concern we believe that in such times
The Intern ational Community must rise
above narrow National
agendas India for its part is taking
exceptional measures in exceptional
times we do so when we send 50,000
metric tons of Wheat and multiple
transes of medicines and vaccines to
Afghanistan when we extend credits of
$3.8 billion to Sri Lanka for fuel
essential Commodities and trade
settlement
when we Supply 10,000 metric tons of
food Aid and vaccine shipments to
Myanmar when we fill the Gap in
humanitarian needs left un addressed by
political
complexity whether it is Disaster
Response or humanitarian assistance
India has stood strong contributing
particularly to those nearest to
us excellencies
the World As We Knew It is poised for
transformational changes it has been
impacted in recent Times by a succession
of shocks each of them significant by
itself the covid pandemic called into
question the over centralized nature of
globalization and has led all of us to
seek greater resilience and reliability
of Supply chains
the repercussions of the ongoing Ukraine
conflict have further heightened
economic stresses especially on food and
energy climate events have added to
disruption that the world is already
facing as for the promise of Technology
it has certainly multiplied our
capabilities but also added to our
vulnerabilities trust and transparency
are legitimate expectations of a more
digitized world the quest to create a
better Global Order would necessarily
have to address all these issues among
them some are clearly more existential
in nature and necessitate intense
coordination by the International
Community climate action and climate
Justice are particularly noteworthy in
this respect in their Pursuit India has
worked with Partners on the
international solar Alliance the one Sun
one world one grid initiative and the
Coalition for disaster resilient
infrastructure We Stand ready to support
any Collective and Equitable Endeavor to
protect our environment and to further
Global
Wellness lifestyle for environment or
life as declared by prime minister
Narendra Modi in Glasgow on the
sidelines of cop 26 is our homage to
Mother
Nature India remains deeply committed to
fighting climate change under the UNF C
and the Paris
agreement we do so on the principle of
common but differentiated
responsibilities and respective
capabilities in the light of different
National
circumstances we have announced our
update
nationally determined contributions
after cop
26
excellencies India's steadfast
commitment to South South cooperation is
by now well established and well
recognized our approach is based on
principles of mutual respect and
National ownership with a commitment to
sustainable development for all as we
begin the G20 presidency this December
we are sensitive to the challenges faced
by developing countries India will work
with other G20 members to address
serious issues of debt of economic
growth food and energy security and
particularly of
environment the reform of governance of
multilateral financial institutions will
continue to be one of our core
priorities Madame President India would
be completing its tenure as a member of
the security Council this year in our
term we have acted as a bridge on some
serious but divisive issues confronting
the council we have also focused on
concerns such as Maritime security
peacekeeping and
counterterrorism our contributions range
from providing technology with a human
touch to ensuring Safety and Security of
un
peacekeepers as the chair of the
counterterrorism committee this year
India would be hosting its special
meeting in Mumbai and New Delhi I invite
all member states to participate in it
we need to create a global architecture
that responds to the new tech tools
deployed against open diverse and
pluralistic
societies having borne the brunt of
crossb terrorism for decades
India firmly Advocates a zero tolerance
approach in our view there is no
justification for any Act of terrorism
regardless of
motivation and no rhetoric however
sanctimonious can ever cover up blood
stains the United Nation responds to
terrorism by sanctioning its
perpetrators those who politicize the
UNC 1267 sanctions
regime sometimes even to the extent of
Defending proclaimed terrorists they do
so at their own pedal believe me they
Advance neither their own interest nor
indeed their
reputation India has always espoused a
Cooperative inclusive and consultative
approach to international
relations we believe that
multipolarity rebalancing Fair
globalization and reformed
multilateralism cannot be kept in
abeyance the call for reformed
multilateralism with reforms of the
security Council at its core enjoys
considerable support among UN members it
does so because of the widespread
recognition that the current
architecture is
anachronistic and
ineffective it is also perceived as
deeply unfair deny denying entire
continents and regions a voice in a
forum that deliberates their
future India is prepared to take up
greater
responsibilities but it seeks at the
same time to ensure that the Injustice
faced by the global South is decisively
addressed our call is to allow serious
negotiations on such a critical matter
to proceed sincerely
they must not be blocked by procedural
tactics naysayers cannot hold the IGN
process hostage in
perpetuity in these turbulent times it
is essential that the world listens to
more voices of reason and experiences
more acts of Goodwill India is willing
and able on both
counts we believe and Advocate that this
is not an era of war or of conflict on
the contrary it is a time for
development and for
cooperation Madame President in the past
this August assembly has served as a
meeting point of views and as a catalyst
for Action it is vital that we continue
to believe in the promise of diplomacy
and the need for international
cooperation therefore Madame President
let let us strive to return to the
course of seeking peace progress and
prosperity I thank
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