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

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar 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. During an interaction at the Kautilya Economic Conclave here,

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.