Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Rajiv Gandhi Addresses UN on Global Issues
In 1985, India's Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, spoke to the United Nations.
He talked about big problems the world was facing.
He wanted countries to work together to stop people from going hungry, end racism, stop terrorism, and get rid of nuclear weapons.
He also mentioned that no chance of peace should be lost and that everyone has to protect the Earth.
Additionally, there were reports about India and Pakistan talking about nuclear programs, but India said these reports were not true.
Rajiv Gandhi addressed the UN General Assembly.
He urged action against hunger, racism, terrorism, and nuclear weapons.
He emphasized the importance of peace.
The assembly also heard from Ronald Reagan and Zhao Ziyang.
India denied reports of nuclear talks with Pakistan.
- Who
- Rajiv Gandhi, Prime Minister of India
- What
- Addressed the United Nations General Assembly, discussing global issues and the need for peace.
- When
- October 25, 1985
- Where
- United Nations General Assembly
- Why
- To advocate for global cooperation and address critical issues.
Indian Perspective
Pakistani Perspective
Nuclear Program Discussions
Indian Perspective
India denied reports of any agreement for nuclear program talks.
Pakistani Perspective
The articles do not contain the Pakistani perspective on the topic.
- Event
- Rajiv Gandhi's address to the UN General Assembly
- Date
- October 25, 1985
- Main Topics
- Hunger, racism, terrorism, nuclear arms race
- Other Speakers
- Ronald Reagan, Zhao Ziyang
- Nuclear Talks
- Reports of talks between India and Pakistan denied