International Relations

EAM S. Jaishankar Calls for UN Reforms and Crisis Leadership on UN Day

Edition: 26 October 2026Published: 26 Oct 2026 · Updated: 26 Oct 2026UPSCSSC

In Brief

Urged the United Nations to lead during global crises and implement long-awaited institutional reforms.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged the United Nations to demonstrate leadership and avoid remaining a mere spectator to global crises.

Speaking at an event on UN Day, he stated that large parts of the world cannot be left out of global decision-making and underlined the pressing need for long-awaited reforms in the multilateral institution.

Source: Currents/TNN; Oct

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Expert Study NotesMEDIUMGS2 — International Relations & Global Institutions

GS2 — International Relations & Global Institutions

📌 Exam Angle

A question can test India's position on UN institutional reforms and the EAM's call for inclusive global decision-making. Questions may focus on S. Jaishankar's statements regarding the UN's role during international crises and the need for multilateral institutional restructuring.

⚠️ Key Concerns

No specific implementation concern is stated in the supplied report.

💡 Why It Matters

This statement reflects India's advocacy for greater representation in global governance structures. India's emphasis on including "large parts of the world" in decision-making aligns with its UNSC reform agenda and positions India as a voice for developing nations in multilateral forums.

🔑 Must Remember

• EAM S. Jaishankar called for UN leadership during global crises and institutional reforms on UN Day. • India stressed that large parts of the world cannot be excluded from global decision-making processes. • The statement underscores India's commitment to multilateral institutional reform.

📝 Key Terms

UN reformsmultilateral institutionsglobal decision-makingEAM S. JaishankarUN Dayinstitutional leadershipcrisis management

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