New York, May 27 -- India on Tuesday recalled its historic contribution to World War II and its peacekeeping missions during the Cold War--noting how the sacrifices highlight the longstanding commitment to peace, multilateralism and the United Nations.

Addressing the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centred International System," India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reflected on India's deep-rooted association with the UN and its enduring role in shaping the international order.

"The foundations of this organisation were built on the ravages of the Second World War. The devastating impact of this War was...