‘National ownership must remain at heart’: India calls for transparency in UN's development pillar

India has called for greater transparency and national ownership within the United Nations' development pillar. Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, stressed this point during a dialogue with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed.

The emphasis on "national ownership" signals India's commitment to ensuring that developing countries have a leading role in shaping their own development strategies and priorities. This aligns with India's broader foreign policy objectives, which often advocate for a more equitable global governance structure where developing nations have a stronger voice.

Harish's participation in the dialogue underscores the ongoing engagement between India and the UN leadership on critical issues of global development. The discussions likely covered how to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of UN development programs, ensuring they are responsive to the specific needs and contexts of member states.

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National ownership must remain at heart