President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly calls on Prime Minister

Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

Prime Minister congratulated Ms. Espinosa on her election to the post of President of the 73rd UN General Assembly. Ms. Espinosa shared her priorities for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. Prime Minister assured her of India’s full and constructive cooperation in discharging her new responsibilities.

They discussed the need for stronger UN action on major global challenges including terrorism, United Nations reform and climate change.