UN General Assembly has adopted a Resolution to establish a new Memorial Wall for fallen Peacekeepers, piloted by India. India piloted the adoption of the Resolution in the UN General Assembly to establish a Memorial Wall for fallen Peacekeepers. The Resolution received a record 190 co-sponsorships, which is a testimony to faith in India’s contributions and intent. A draft resolution, ‘Memorial wall for fallen United Nations peacekeepers’, was introduced by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj in the UN General Assembly Hall yesterday and it was adopted by consensus. Ms Kamboj said the memorial wall will be a testimony to the importance that the UN bestows on peacekeeping. She said it will remind people of the sacrifices of the fallen and be a constant reminder of the cost of the decisions of the world.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness at the adoption of the Resolution. He expressed his gratitude for the widespread support that led to a record 190 co-sponsorships.