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India's Top Diplomat to Address UN General Assembly Amid Global Tensions
6 Sep
Summary
- PM Modi will not speak at UNGA, replaced by External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
- India to highlight impact of Ukraine conflict on Global South at UNGA
- UNGA session to focus on peace, development, and human rights
According to a revised provisional list of speakers released on September 5, 2025, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will address the high-level General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on September 27. This comes as a change from the previous plan, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to speak on September 26.
The UNGA session, which runs from September 23-29, will see world leaders gather to discuss pressing global issues. India is expected to use this platform to highlight the collateral consequences of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices on the Global South.
The 80th UNGA session will open on September 9 and focus on the theme of "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights." The session will also commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and feature high-level meetings on topics such as climate change, gender equality, and the situation in Myanmar.
Despite Modi's absence, India's participation at the UNGA remains crucial as the country navigates complex global challenges. Jaishankar's address will provide an opportunity for India to articulate its position on key international issues and advocate for the concerns of the developing world.
