Archive · 27 Aug 2026
India and UN Discuss Peacekeeping, AI and Sustainable Development
India and the United Nations talked about working together on several global challenges.
These included peacekeeping, climate change and preparing for disasters.
They also discussed how to use artificial intelligence responsibly.
Another topic was helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amina J Mohammed, a senior UN official, met Sibi George in New Delhi.
During her visit, she is also expected to meet Indian officials and students.
India wants the UN to better represent developing countries, often called the Global South.
India is seeking a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for 2028 and 2029.
India and the United Nations discussed cooperation on peacekeeping, climate change, disaster risk reduction and UN reform.
The talks also focused on managing AI’s transformational impact and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed met India’s Secretary (West) Sibi George in New Delhi.
Mohammed’s three-day visit includes meetings with senior Indian officials and students at the Indian Institute of Technology.
India is campaigning for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat for the 2028–29 term, emphasizing stronger representation for the Global South.
- Who
- India, represented by Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George, and the United Nations, represented by Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed.
- What
- They discussed cooperation on peacekeeping, Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, disaster risk reduction, AI and reform of the United Nations.
- When
- The main meeting took place on Thursday; Mohammed arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day visit. India launched its Security Council campaign in July, and its foreign minister met UN representatives on August 4.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; related discussions also involved meetings in New York and a planned visit to the Indian Institute of Technology.
- Why
- The discussions aimed to strengthen India–United Nations cooperation and advance sustainable development and India’s vision of more representative multilateralism.
- Main participants
- Sibi George and Amina J Mohammed
- Key cooperation areas
- Peacekeeping, climate change, disaster risk reduction, UN reform, AI and Sustainable Development Goals
- Visit duration
- Amina J Mohammed arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit
- Student engagement
- Mohammed is scheduled to discuss digital innovation and the Sustainable Development Goals with students at the Indian Institute of Technology
- Security Council campaign
- India is seeking a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat for 2028–29
- India’s stated focus
- A more secure, peaceful and equitable world, with stronger representation for the Global South