Jaishankar meets UN Chief, discusses ME, Ukraine crisis

NEW YORK, July 14:External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, where the two discussed key global developments, including the conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan, as India formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-2029 term.

The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the launch of India's UNSC campaign at the UN Headquarters, marking the beginning of New Delhi's diplomatic outreach to secure the support of UN member states ahead of next year's election.

Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Glad to meet @antonioguterres, Secretary General of the @UN in New York today.

 Discussed global developments, including of West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan. Also recognised the strength of India-UN cooperation."

The discussions focused on pressing international crises and the continued cooperation between India and the United Nations on a range of global issues.�" NDTV