Power Shift

India's Jaishankar Set to Deliver UNGA Address as Conflicts and UN Transition Loom

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  • Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly on September 26 during the high-level General Debate running September 22-28.
  • India has been pressing for UN Security Council reform and a permanent seat, a theme likely to feature in the address.
  • The session unfolds against expanding global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, plus a pending UN leadership transition.
  • India has sought to position itself as a representative of Global South priorities, including climate finance and multilateral reform.
  • Jaishankar represents India at UNGA rather than Prime Minister Modi, who attended last year's session.

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