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Jaishankar Holds UNGA Meetings on Regional and Global Issues
S Jaishankar is India’s External Affairs Minister.
He traveled to New York for an important meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
There, he met foreign ministers from several countries.
They talked about conflicts, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises.
India and Ukraine also discussed the Black Sea and protecting food supplies.
Jaishankar discussed trade, education, technology, energy, and medicine with other countries.
He also helped lead a summit about working together and following international laws.
He is scheduled to speak to world leaders on September 26.
S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts during the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.
Discussions covered the Ukraine and Gulf crises, multilateral issues, and reform of the United Nations Security Council.
Ukraine’s foreign minister said talks included Black Sea developments, freedom of navigation, peace efforts, and bilateral cooperation.
Jaishankar discussed economic, educational, technological, energy, pharmaceutical, and multilateral cooperation with several other countries.
He will address the UNGA General Debate on September 26 and co-chaired a new summit on multilateralism and international law.
- Who
- S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, and foreign ministers from several countries.
- What
- They discussed regional and global issues, bilateral cooperation, multilateral cooperation, and United Nations reform.
- Where
- New York City, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly session.
- When
- The meetings took place around September 22 during the 81st UN General Assembly session; Jaishankar is scheduled to speak on September 26.
- Why
- To maintain and deepen bilateral relationships, address international crises, and strengthen cooperation through multilateral institutions.
Key facts
- Event
- Bilateral meetings and the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity Summit
- Location
- New York City
- Session
- 81st United Nations General Assembly
- Main issues
- Ukraine and Gulf crises, Black Sea developments, multilateral cooperation, and United Nations Security Council reform
- Scheduled address
- Jaishankar will address the General Debate on September 26
- Summit co-chair
- S Jaishankar co-chaired the summit with European Council President Antonio Costa
- Summit co-sponsors
- Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, and Kenya
Quotes
Andrii Sybiha
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
“We spoke about the situation in the Black Sea and its market implications. Restoring freedom of navigation is critical for global food security. Ukraine is ready to play a constructive role and we value India’s engagement.”
theprint.in
“Regional and global issues, specifically the Ukraine & Gulf crisis were discussed. Also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including the reform of UN Security Council”
theprint.in
Sources
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