EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit New York to preside over UNSC signature events

External Affairs Minister  Dr. S. Jaishankar will be visiting New York to preside over two High-Level Ministerial signature events of India’s ongoing Presidency of the United Nations  Security Council on the 14th and 15th of this month. The High-Level Ministerial Open Debate on Wednesday is on the theme of "New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism and the High-Level Briefing on Thursday is on Global Approach to Counter Terrorism - Challenges and Way Forward. Both these themes have been key priorities for India during its current tenure at the UN Security Council.

During the visit,  Dr. Jaishankar would also be unveiling Mahatma Gandhi’s Bust at the premises of the UN Headquarters. The bust, a gift from India to the United Nations, will be the first



Gandhi sculpture that will be installed at the UN Headquarters. In addition to it, the External Affairs Minister will also be launching a "Group of Friends for Accountability for Crimes against Peacekeepers.

During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar is also expected to hold discussions with the UN Secretary-General and President of the General Assembly, as well as bilaterally engage with his counterparts attending the High-Level Signature Events of the Indian Presidency. A special photo exhibition showcasing India’s initiative on "International Year of Millets 2023” along with a millets-based luncheon will also be hosted by External Affairs Minister for UN Secretary-General and United Nations Security Council member states.