President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis will be on a 5-day visit to India beginning today at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. During his visit, Mr. Francis is scheduled to engage in talks with the External Affairs Minister on critical multilateral issues of mutual interest.
The discussions are expected to encompass a wide range of topics, including India’s call for comprehensive reforms within the United Nations, with a particular emphasis on the Security Council, aiming for
increased equity and representation, especially for developing countries.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that Mr. Francis' visit to India presents a unique opportunity to strengthen India-UN ties, especially with the General Assembly, which is the most representative organ of the United Nations. The MEA said this visit will also be an opportunity to enhance India's collaboration with the United Nations on Indian priorities as well as the global challenges being faced by the Global South