EAM S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discuss situation in Afghanistan, Myanmar and other global challenges

New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed India's G20 Presidency as well as situation in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and other global challenges during their meeting in New York. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said they discussed how India's G20 Presidency has contributed to strengthening UN's sustainable development agenda. 

He appreciated the Secretary-General's strong commitment to reforming International Financial Institutions. A readout issued by the UN spokesperson's office of the UN Secretary-General's meeting with Dr. Jaishankar said Mr Guterres



expressed appreciation for India's cooperation with the UN and its leadership of the G20. 

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar also met President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis at the UN Headquarters. Dr Jaishankar welcomed the appreciation of the UNGA president on the outcomes of India’s G20 Presidency. He expressed confidence that it will contribute to the UN General Assembly’s discourse and deliberations. They also agreed on the importance of reforming multilateralism and giving the Global South its due on crucial issues of our times.