New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give his virtual address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today evening.
According to sources, he would use UNGA speech to spell out plans for Security Council term. His address will also likely touch upon achievements in women-led development.
Modi recently said without comprehensive reforms, the UN faces a crisis of confidence and today’s challenges cannot be fought with outdated structures.
He had said this while addressing the United Nations General Assembly today through video conferencing.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said seventy-five years ago an institution was created for the entire world for the first time in human history and a new hope arose from the horrors of war. He added being a founding signatory of the UN Charter, India was part of that noble vision which reflected India’s own philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – which sees all creation as a family.
About the UN declaration adopted today, the Prime Minister said while much has been achieved, the original Mission remains unfulfilled. And the far-reaching declaration that we are adopting today acknowledges that work still needs to be done: in preventing conflict, in ensuring development, in addressing climate change, in reducing inequalities, and in leveraging digital technologies. The declaration also acknowledges the need for reform of the United Nations itself.
He added that for today’s interconnected world, we need a reformed multilateralism: that reflects today’s realities; gives voice to all stakeholders; addresses contemporary challenges; and focuses on human welfare. India looks forward to working with all other nations towards this end.