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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Speak at UN General Assembly on 22 September
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:31 AM
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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jashankar is slated to address the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September, outlining New Delhi's priorities on global issues.
New Delhi announced that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will address the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September. The speech is scheduled to be delivered at the UN headquarters in New York during the high‑level segment of the assembly.
Jaishankar is expected to outline India's stance on key international challenges, including climate change, sustainable development and regional security. The minister has previously highlighted India's commitment to multilateralism and its role in shaping global governance.
Analysts note that the address provides a platform for India to reaffirm its diplomatic priorities ahead of upcoming international summits. Observers will watch for references to the country's economic initiatives and its position on geopolitical tensions.
The UN session will feature leaders from around the world, and Jaishankar's remarks are likely to be closely scrutinised for signals on India's foreign‑policy direction.
The Indian government has not released a detailed briefing of the speech, but officials say the address will reflect New Delhi's vision for a rules‑based international order.
Jaishankar is expected to outline India's stance on key international challenges, including climate change, sustainable development and regional security. The minister has previously highlighted India's commitment to multilateralism and its role in shaping global governance.
Analysts note that the address provides a platform for India to reaffirm its diplomatic priorities ahead of upcoming international summits. Observers will watch for references to the country's economic initiatives and its position on geopolitical tensions.
The UN session will feature leaders from around the world, and Jaishankar's remarks are likely to be closely scrutinised for signals on India's foreign‑policy direction.
The Indian government has not released a detailed briefing of the speech, but officials say the address will reflect New Delhi's vision for a rules‑based international order.