Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a sequence of high-level conferences with worldwide leaders, together with UN Secretary-Normal Antonio Guterres, specializing in geopolitical traits on the sidelines of the eightieth session of the United Nations Normal Meeting in New York.
Jaishankar met with Algerian International Minister Ahmed Attaf, the place they mentioned methods to reinforce the partnership between India and Algeria. The 2 leaders additionally exchanged views on the state of affairs within the Center East.
“Good to fulfill FM @AhmedAttaf_Dz of Algeria. Mentioned strengthening our partnership and exchanged views on the Center East,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
On the sidelines of the UNGA, Jaishankar additionally held talks with Saudi Arabia’s International Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with discussions protecting bilateral cooperation and the regional state of affairs.
“Met with FM Prince @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia at UNGA. Exchanged views on our bilateral cooperation and the regional state of affairs,” the submit learn.
Along with bilateral conferences, Jaishankar met with United Nations Secretary-Normal Antonio Guterres.
“Happy to fulfill @UN Secretary-Normal @antonioguterres in the present day in New York. Mentioned UN@80, geopolitical traits, present hotspots & India’s views,” Jaishankar said.
Jaishankar additional expressed assist for UN GA President Annalena Baerbock. “Delighted to fulfill @UN_PGA Annalena Baerbock in the present day. Assured PGA of India’s full assist for her Presidency. India will proceed its work with the @UN to make it extra related and reflective of our occasions,” Jaishankar stated.
Earlier within the day, Jaishankar addressed the continued eightieth session of the United Nations Normal Meeting in New York, saying that Bharat will all the time preserve its “freedom of alternative” and proceed to be a “voice for the World South”.
“Bharat approaches the modern world, guided by three key ideas. One, Atmanirbharta or self-reliance…Two, Atmaraksha or securing oneself. We stay decided to guard our individuals and safe their pursuits, at residence and overseas. Meaning zero-tolerance for terrorism, sturdy defence of our borders, forging partnerships past and aiding our group overseas. And three, Atmavishwas or self-confidence… Bharat will all the time preserve its freedom of alternative. And can all the time be a voice of the World South,” he stated.