During an interaction at the Kautilya Economic Conclave here, he also said that two very serious conflicts are going on in the world. "And where is the UN on them, essentially a bystander," the minister said.

S. Jaishankar on Sunday stated that the United Nations (UN) is like an "old company" that is "occupying space in the market" without adapting to the changing

S Jaishankar shared a critical stance over the United Nations (UN) for being a ‘bystander’ while two very serious conflicts are going on in the world.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the United Nations was "like an old company", not entirely keeping up with the market but occupying the space.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calls the UN outdated and ineffective, citing its failures in managing global crises like Covid-19 and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. He highlights new international groups like the Quad and International Solar Alliance as more effective alternatives.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Kautilya Economic Conclave on October 06, While addressing the event, EAM took a dig at the United Nations.

EAM S Jaishankar on Sunday underlined the declining importance of the United Nations amid the ongoing global conflicts. He likened the UN to an "old company".

Jaishankar said that although the UN continues to exist, it is no longer the sole avenue for countries to collaborate on global problems.

Jaishankar explained that while countries would prefer the UN to lead global initiatives when it fails to address key issues, they are left to create their own mechanisms.