Global meetings are often an opportunity for world leaders and diplomats to come together to discuss important issues and potential conflicts that may be looming on the horizon. These meetings can be crucial in preventing or resolving conflicts before they escalate into more significant problems. One of the most significant global meetings is UNGA, UNSC, and G-20 which brings together representatives from all 193 member countries to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the world. The UNGA provides a platform for leaders to discuss important issues such as climate change, human rights, poverty reduction, and international security.
One of the most significant global meetings is UNGA, UNSC, and G-20 which brings together representatives from all 193 member countries to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the world.
Other global meetings, such as G7 or G20 summits, bring together leaders from the world’s most powerful economies to discuss economic issues and other pressing global challenges. These meetings can be important for shaping global economic policy, addressing trade disputes, and preventing financial crises. While global meetings can be an important opportunity for world leaders to work together to prevent conflicts, they are not always successful. Tensions between countries can sometimes escalate, leading to more significant conflicts, despite efforts to resolve them through diplomatic means. In some cases, global meetings may even exacerbate existing conflicts, as leaders take hardline stances or refuse to compromise on key issues. Overall, global meetings can be a valuable tool for preventing or resolving conflicts, but they are not guaranteed solutions. Diplomacy, dialogue, and compromise are essential for preventing conflicts from escalating into more significant problems.
Global meetings can be a valuable tool for preventing or resolving conflicts, but they are not guaranteed solutions. Diplomacy, dialogue, and compromise are essential for preventing conflicts from escalating into more significant problems.
If the Indian government did propose holding G20 meetings in Kashmir, it is possible that this could be seen as a political move to assert India’s control over the region. China and Pakistan, who both have their own claims to parts of Kashmir, will object to such a proposal, with logical legal arguments, on the grounds of territorial disputes.
The global summits must talk about cooperation, peace, and global economic integration. It shouldn’t divide different ethnicities.
The meeting of the G-20 is very crucial given the current geo-strategic circumstances of the world. The Ukraine war and Russian nuclear threats are dominating the global arena. The world is at a critical juncture right now. The international community has a major role to play in the prevention of more conflicts. India, being the current chair of the group, has a massive and pivotal role to play. However, nationalist elements within the Indian establishment are working to make the G20 event successful. Unfortunately, Indian leaders are targeting people of minorities to vacate their properties near the venue of G20 meetings. Indian government plans some events of G20 in the disputed region of Kashmir. The Kashmir valley is a globally recognized territory between India and Pakistan. Therefore, India cannot hold any global event in disputed territory as it will create insecurity and security dilemmas for the entire region.
The global summits must talk about cooperation, peace, and global economic integration. It shouldn’t divide different ethnicities. Unfortunately, this time situation is different as G20 is events are taking place at a time when people are on the street in India due to discriminatory policies of the government.
The Kashmir valley is a globally recognized territory between India and Pakistan. Therefore, India cannot hold any global event in disputed territory as it will create insecurity and security dilemmas for the entire region.
It is important to note that the decision to hold any meeting of the G20 in a specific location is usually determined through a consensus among all the member countries of the G20. If India has indeed proposed holding a G20 meeting in Kashmir, it must obtain the agreement of all other G20 members for the proposal to go ahead. Ultimately, the decision on whether to hold a G20 meeting in Kashmir would be up to the member countries of the G20 to decide through their own diplomatic channels.
For the international community, they need to come forward and clear its stance regarding the developments taking place in India with regard to holding G20 summits. They can press India through diplomatic channels to hold the summit at any other location in India excluding Kashmir, which is a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. It should also press New Delhi to follow global practices while holding summits. Targeting minorities to vacate their properties for mere events is not a solution to any problem.
In Kashmir, reports of human rights violations by security forces and other authorities. These violations include arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and restrictions on freedom of speech and movement. Such actions violate the basic human rights of the people of Kashmir.
Human rights are a fundamental aspect of international law and are recognized by the UN and many other international organizations. As such, it is important for all countries including India to ensure that they are respecting and protecting the human rights of their citizens. In the context of Kashmir, there have been reports of human rights violations by security forces and other authorities. These violations include arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and restrictions on freedom of speech and movement. Such actions violate the basic human rights of the people of Kashmir. It is the responsibility of the Indian government to ensure that human rights are respected and protected in Kashmir. The international community, including other countries, international organizations, and civil society groups, can play a role in promoting and protecting human rights in Kashmir by urging the Indian government to take action to address any human rights violations, and by providing support to human rights defenders and victims of human rights abuses.
Addressing human rights violations in Kashmir requires a sustained effort from all stakeholders, including the Indian government, civil society, and the international community, to address the root causes of the conflict and work towards a peaceful resolution that respects the human rights of all parties involved.
However, it is important to note that international pressure alone may not be sufficient to bring about change. Addressing human rights violations in Kashmir will require a sustained effort from all stakeholders, including the Indian government, civil society, and the international community, to address the root causes of the conflict and work toward a peaceful resolution that respects the human rights of all parties involved. If India fails to comply with international laws regarding the provision of rights to the people, G20 should pull out from the upcoming events of the group in India.
The writer is Mphil scholar and government officer in Punjab