Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to New York in September to attend and address the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. His address to the global body is slated for September 26, a key date on the diplomatic calendar that will see heads of state and government converge to discuss the world's most pressing challenges.
The Prime Minister's visit is particularly significant as it coincides with the UN's 80th anniversary. The milestone occasion will be commemorated with a high-level meeting on September 22, setting the stage for the regular sessions. This year's General Assembly is operating under the theme "Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights," a title that underscores the need for renewed global cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world. India's perspective on these critical issues - from sustainable development to human rights and maintaining international peace - will be keenly awaited.
The formal high-level sessions are set to commence on September 23. In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the first address will be delivered by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He will be followed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Prime Minister Modi's address later in the week will provide a vital platform for India to articulate its vision on the world stage and reinforce its position as a key player in global governance. His presence at the landmark anniversary session highlights India’s continued commitment to multilateralism and its role in shaping a cooperative international future.