External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday, where they discussed several important topics including the Pact for the Future, reforming multilateralism, artificial intelligence, climate action, and issues in West Asia and Ukraine.
Jaishankar shared on X, “Always a pleasure to speak with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Discussed the Pact for the Future, reforming multilateralism, AI, climate action, West Asia and Ukraine.”
Always a pleasure to speak with @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres.
Discussed the Pact for the Future, reforming multilateralism, AI, climate action, West Asia and Ukraine. #UNGA79
🇮🇳 🇺🇳 pic.twitter.com/yd44yjxlAg— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 26, 2024
The UNGA recently adopted the Summit of the Future pact, addressing various themes such as peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth, future generations, and the transformation of global governance.
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In addition, Jaishankar met with several counterparts on the sidelines of the UNGA. He posted pictures and updates about these discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. He expressed, “Happy to meet FM Tanja Fajon of Slovenia today on the sidelines of UNGA79. Spoke about India’s increasing cooperation with the Mediterranean region.”
He also noted, “A warm first meeting with FM Badr Abdelatty of Egypt today at UNGA79. Discussed the steady progress in our bilateral ties and exchanged views on developments in the region.”
Regarding Morocco, he wrote, “Delighted to meet FM Nasser Bourita of Morocco today at UNGA79. We talked bilateral cooperation and our shared goal of reformed multilateralism.”
Jaishankar highlighted his meeting with Montenegro’s DPM and FM Ervin Ibrahimovic, stating, “Nice to meet DPM and FM Ervin Ibrahimovic of Montenegro today on the sidelines of UNGA79. Our conversation focused on advancing cooperation in business, health and tourism.”
He also discussed his meeting with Swedish counterpart Maria Stenergard: “A good first meeting with my Swedish counterpart Maria Stenergard in New York today. Spoke about deepening our bilateral relationship in fields of sustainable development, investments and skilled workers’ mobility. Exchanged perspectives on Ukraine and Indo-Pacific.”
In his meeting with Romania’s FM Luminita Odobescu, he noted, “Such a pleasure to meet FM Luminita Odobescu of Romania. Took stock of our growing bilateral engagements in tourism, defence and mobility. Exchanged perspectives on Ukraine.”
Additionally, he mentioned, “A cordial meeting with FM Maksim Ryzhenkov of Belarus, on the sidelines of UNGA79 today in New York. Discussed possibilities in health, education, technology and deepening economic linkages.”
He wrapped up with, “A quick catchup with FM Albert Shingiro of Burundi at UNGA79.”
Jaishankar also highlighted the importance of BRICS for promoting multipolarity and global diversity. He posted, “Just concluded the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting on the sidelines of UNGA79. Underlined its significance for multi-polarity and global diversity. Focused on reforming multilateralism and strengthening development.” He emphasized achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets during the meeting, stating, “Also discussed achieving SDG targets, addressing debt, promoting fair trade and overcoming poverty. Thank FM Mauro Vieira for convening and chairing the meeting.”
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