Jaishankar supported his argument by highlighting the declining relevance of the international body when it comes to addressing major global challenges in recent years

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.

In a veiled dig at the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it has become like an “old company”, which is not entirely keeping with the market but still occupying the space.

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

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised the United Nations for not keeping up with global challenges, labeling it as "an old company." He highlighted the UN's passive role in major global conflicts and pandemics.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday took a critical view of the United Nations, saying it was "like an old company", not entirely keeping up with the market but occupying the space