India's three-point agenda at UN Security Council | what to expect during August Presidency

With India taking over the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of August, maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism remain on top of the External Affairs Ministry's agenda.

It is going to be a month of high-level political engagement for New Delhi with India taking over the presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August. Pressing global issues including maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism are on top of India's agenda. A full first day as President of UN #SecurityCouncilCustomary breakfast with all members of #UNSCAdoption of Programme of WorkAdoption of Presidential Statement on drawdown of @unamidnews in DarfurMedia interactionBriefing of wider @UN Membership#IndiainUNSC pic.twitter.com/pfZ6OBxz3j #IndiaAtUNSCTo a question on #IndoPak and #Kashmir-India desires normal friendly relations with Pakistan... Onus is on Pakistan to create a conducive atmosphere to not allow any territory under its control to be used for terror against India.@ambtstirumurti@IndiaUNNewYork pic.twitter.com/QopBmM2uh1 After assuming charge on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador TS Tirumurti, told media outlets, "Today is a proud moment for India. After nearly eight years, India is holding the presidency of the Security Council. It is a singular honour and privilege for me and my team, and indeed all of us in India."