The 1985 Indian Foreign Officer T S Trimurti is to succeed Syed Akbaruddin as the permanent representative of the United Nations. Mr Trimurti was serving as the Secretary to Economic relations. The appointment announcement was made by the External Affairs ministry.
Recently, announcement was made that India is to become a member of UNSC.
Permanent Representative to the UN
- The permanent representative is the head of the diplomatic mission to an international organization.
- The organizations that have permanent representative include United Nations, NATO, World Trade Organization, African Union, European Union, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Organization of American States.
India’s membership at UNSC
- India has been striving hard to get a permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council.
- Currently, there are five permanent members namely US, France, UK, Russia and china.
Non-Permanent Member
- India is to become a non-permanent member at the UNSC in 2021.
- Along with 5 permanent members, there are 10 non-permanent members at the UNSC.
- A non-permanent member holds term for two years. In order to become a non-permanent member, a country should gain confidence of at least two-thirds of the members.
Akbaruddin
- Akbaruddin was a 1985 IFS officer.
- He had served twice in Saudi Arabia.
- He also served as a representative of India at the International atomic energy Agency.
- His works at the United Nations against terrorism, climate change and peace keeping were commendable.
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