New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York, where the two held wide-ranging discussions on global developments and the role of multilateral institutions in addressing emerging challenges. The meeting offered an opportunity to assess shifting geopolitical trends, regional tensions, and the need for collaborative international action.
During the interaction, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the UN leadership’s steady support for India’s progress and its development priorities. He acknowledged the UN chief’s detailed assessment of the evolving global landscape and conveyed India’s intent to continue engaging constructively with the organisation on issues that demand shared responsibility. He noted that such exchanges help reinforce a balanced and inclusive approach to global governance.
The minister was accompanied by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish, Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel, and senior officials from the Permanent Mission of India. Their presence underscored the importance India places on maintaining close coordination with the UN across political, developmental, and humanitarian pillars.
Jaishankar also conveyed that India looks forward to hosting the UN Secretary General in the near future. The two discussed key regional hotspots and the importance of sustained diplomatic efforts to promote stability and dialogue in conflict-affected areas. The conversation touched upon global economic uncertainties, development priorities for the Global South, and the pressing need to strengthen multilateral institutions to make them more representative and effective.
The meeting in New York came shortly after Jaishankar’s participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada, where he met senior counterparts including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His engagements at the G7 focused on geopolitical tensions, economic resilience, and collaborative responses to global crises, aligning with the broader themes discussed during his meeting with the UN leadership.
Jaishankar’s visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to constructive global engagement and to working closely with the UN to support peace, development, and a more equitable international order.
