India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, on November 10, 2025, delivered a strong statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Small Arms, calling for decisive global action against cross-border arms trafficking and terrorism. He emphasized the serious threat posed by the illicit trade and diversion of small arms and light weapons, which sustain terrorist groups and armed non-state actors, particularly highlighting the menace emanating from Pakistan. Harish highlighted that terrorists cannot operate without external support, funding, and access to illicit weapons, including increasingly sophisticated arms such as drones. In the wake of a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed nine people, Harish urged the Security Council to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against entities facilitating, sponsoring, or enabling the flow of illicit arms. He stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts, strong national legislation, real-time data management, and border security to counter this multidimensional threat. India reaffirmed its commitment to global peace by supporting the UN Programme of Action and International Tracing Instrument for preventing small arms proliferation and contributing to the broader fight against terrorism. This statement reflects India’s ongoing focus on combating terrorism and securing its borders from Pakistan-backed armed groups.