External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly and discussed various issues on UN Agenda on Wednesday. Jaishankar said that they exchanged views on regional, global and developmental issues.
#WATCH | Delhi: EAM Dr S Jaishankar meets the President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Philemon Yang. During Yang’s India visit from 4 – 7th February, he will also pay a courtesy call to President Droupadi Murmu. pic.twitter.com/sOxUJcqmH8
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Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Pleasure to meet President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly Philemon Yang this afternoon in Delhi. Discussed various issues on UN agenda, including the need for reformed multilateralism. Also exchanged views on regional, global and developmental issues. Appreciate his leadership and guidance at the UN.”
Pleasure to meet @UN_PGA Philemon Yang this afternoon in Delhi.
Discussed various issues on @UN agenda, including the need for reformed multilateralism.
Also exchanged views on regional, global and developmental issues.
Appreciate his leadership and guidance at the UN.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 5, 2025
Yang arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a four-day visit to India at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The visit is expected to focus on key multilateral and regional issues, with discussions between EAM Jaishankar and Yang scheduled to address matters of mutual interest. Yang will also call on President Droupadi Murmu, further strengthening India’s ties with the United Nations.
Warm welcome to @UN_PGA Mr. Philemon Yang to India.
An opportunity to enhance India-UN engagement in the lead up to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. pic.twitter.com/f4d7RhEWXe
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) February 4, 2025
Yang, who assumed office as UNGA President on September 10, is also scheduled to travel to Bengaluru. There, he will visit Infosys and the Indian Institute of Science, where he will have the opportunity to interact with experts on India’s innovations in various fields such as sustainability, digital public infrastructures, and more, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs.
