India underscored the importance of preserving the primacy of the United Nations' development pillar and ensuring national ownership remains central to global development efforts.
During discussions at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish emphasized the need for transparency, accountability, and a comprehensive assessment of the development impact of the Resident Coordinator system.
India also highlighted governance and funding issues related to the system and stressed that ongoing discussions on reforms should focus on strengthening support for countries' development priorities.
Earlier, India and Austria co-hosted a commemoration to honor nearly 4,000 peacekeepers, including 184 Indians, who made the supreme sacrifice under the United Nations flag.
