KRISHNA-LD UNGA 2

Krishna noted that India had worked with others on
issues like Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) during the
Conference on Disarmament in May this year.

"This is consistent with India's position, to work with
others in the Conference on Disarmament towards conclusion of
a non-discriminatory, multilaterally negotiated and
internationally verifiable FMCT, provided it meets India's
national security interests," he said.

In his address to the world body, Krishna spoke on
India's position on a variety of issues, including reform of
the United Nations, regional peace and climate change.

Pressing for the reform of the UN, 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.

"We should not let slowness of action weaken the
organisation in the face of such challenges. Rather, we must
work in concert to make it more robust and capable of
effective response," he said.

Reminding the gathering of last year's terrorist
attacks on Mumbai, he described the incident as a "barbaric"
assault on the innocent people of Mumbai. (More) PTI