UN General Assembly Dennis Francis calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Welcoming the UNGA President to India, President Murmu appreciated the important initiatives being undertaken under his Presidency, including on climate change and women's empowerment. 

President Murmu agreed that the theme chosen for the Presidency of the 78th UNGA, “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global



solidarity”, is the need of the hour, at a time when the world is facing several challenges.

The President added that the General Assembly can contribute to supporting the Global South, including the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States. She appreciated the attention given to reform of the UN Security Council, which is also a critical issue for the Global South.