But the definition of terrorism has divided members of the 193-member General Assembly, with some members unable to agree on the distinction between terrorism and militant freedom struggles. India is also seeking a seat among the veto-wielding members in a revamped UN Security Council, whose resolutions are binding on all member states. India, Germany, Brazil and Japan are demanding a change in the composition of the UN’s highest decision-making body. Thomson’s main engagements are in New Delhi on Monday and include talks with foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Verbal sniping between India and Pakistan has increased in recent weeks over the killing of Wani and unrest in Kashmir that India says is fomented by Pakistan.

Source: Mint August 28, 2016 19:30 UTC