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.
