KRISHNA-UNGA 2

Emphasising over the need for regional peace in South
Asia, Krishna said, "There is a new beginning in Sri Lanka, in
Nepal strengthening the peace process in our collective
interest and in Afghanistan, the international community must
remain intensively engaged."

Reminding the gathering of last year's terrorist
attacks on Mumbai, he called for agreement on the text of
Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism that has
been proposed by India.

The minister also stressed the need for expanding the
Security Council. "It must be accepted that the Security
Council must be strengthened and made more representative by
expanding its permanent and non-permanent membership," he
said.

"Reforming the United Nations is a matter of utmost
priority... Four years after the 2005 World Summit, there have
not been much progress even as newer and global crises and
problems have emerged," he said.

On Climate Change, Krishna said, "Poverty alleviation
and livelihood security are central imperatives for India. For
this accelerated economic growth and energy security are
critical drivers." MORE PTI