The United Nations is “gridlocked” and in dire need of reform, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, while delivering the government’s address to the 80 th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday (September 27, 2025).

During his speech, Mr. Jaishankar criticised Pakistan for being a hub of terror, highlighted some of the challenges faced by the world today, including tariff uncertainty, and said India was ready to take on greater responsibilities at the UN.

Conflicts, a lack of resources and terrorism had left the UN “gridlocked”, according to the Minister. The diminishing ability of the UN to forge common ground was eroding the belief in multilateralism, he said.

“Central to the erosion of the UN’s credibility has been resistance to reform,” Mr

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