Kevadiya: Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday in Kevadiya, Gujarat, when he expressed his appreciation for Indias ambitious initiatives in the area of climate action.
The Prime Minister and the UNSG jointly offered floral tributes to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity.
During his meeting with the Prime Minister, the UN Secretary General expressed his appreciation for Indias ambitious initiatives in the area of climate action, particularly through the launch of Mission LiFE, as a global mass movement to achieve sustainable lifestyle change, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Today with PM @narendramodi, I thanked the people of India for their active cooperation with the @UN.
India remains an important proponent of multilateralism, making key contributions to our efforts in peacekeeping and sustainable development. pic.twitter.com/qYjVJjceoW
Antnio Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 20, 2022
The Prime Minister and the UNSG also discussed global and regional issues, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
The UNSG welcomed Indias upcoming Presidency of the G20 and underscored that the United Nations System would work together with India in facilitating transfer of technologies and finance for the benefit of developing countries.
The Prime Minister thanked UNSG for commencing his visit to India by paying homage to victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, and his strong message on countering terrorism.
