India’s External Affairs Minister Celebrates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Independence
On October 27, India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, extended warm wishes to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on their 45th Independence Day. He expressed appreciation for the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
Joint Ministerial Meeting Participation
Jaishankar highlighted the participation of India and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the first-ever Joint Ministerial Meeting of the L-69 and C-10 groupings of nations. This meeting took place during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024.
Call for United Nations Security Council Reform
During the meeting, Jaishankar emphasized the need for reform in the United Nations Security Council’s membership, advocating for both permanent and non-permanent categories. He called for Text Based Negotiations in the Intergovernmental Negotiations process to achieve concrete outcomes within a fixed timeframe.
The meeting was chaired by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Ralph E Gonsalves, who was praised for his leadership. The ministers reiterated the importance of making the Security Council more representative, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic, and accountable.
Doubts Revealed
EAM -: EAM stands for External Affairs Minister. In India, this is the person responsible for managing the country’s relationships with other countries.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a small country made up of a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. It became independent from British rule 45 years ago.
Independence Day -: Independence Day is a special day when a country celebrates its freedom from being ruled by another country. It’s like a birthday for the nation.
L-69 and C-10 groupings -: L-69 and C-10 are groups of countries that work together on certain issues at the United Nations. They focus on making the UN more fair and effective.
UN General Assembly -: The UN General Assembly is a big meeting where all the countries in the world come together to discuss important global issues. It’s like a huge conference for countries.
United Nations Security Council -: The United Nations Security Council is a group within the UN that makes important decisions about peace and security in the world. It has 15 members, but only 5 have permanent seats.
Text Based Negotiations -: Text Based Negotiations are discussions where countries use written documents to agree on changes or new rules. It’s like writing a plan that everyone agrees on.
PM Ralph Gonsalves -: PM Ralph Gonsalves is the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He is the leader of the government in that country.
