Indian Ambassador unveils 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' plaque at UN

India's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj and President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Vinay Sahasrabuddhe unveiled a plaque on "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York.

The plaque stands as a testament to signify unity, cooperation and shared responsibility in addressing global challenges.

The ceremony was attended by the members of the Indian community at the UN, which marked a profound moment of solidarity.

"As the world collectively strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, the philosophy of "One Earth, One Family, One Future" emerges as a guiding light, urging nations to collaborate for a better and more harmonious world," the Permanent Mission of India to the UN said in an official statement.

Moreover, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe on Thursday expressed his delight to unveil the plaque carrying the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam at the Permanent Mission of India's office in New York along with Representative Kamboj and Kumar Tuhin, Director General, Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

The unveiling of the plaque underscores India's unwavering commitment to fostering oneness among nations and people, "emphasizing that the entire world is interconnected and the pursuit of common goals is the path to a brighter future," the statement added.

Earlier on Tuesday while speaking at the 'International Conference on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' at the UN Headquarters the President of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis spoke of the importance of unity & solidarity in challenging times and highlighted that this theme of "One World, One Family" resonates with the need for global support.

(ANI)