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Kirti Vardhan Singh Meets UN Chief Guterres in New York

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a productive meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the second International Migration Review Forum. Singh advocated for UN institutional reform and highlighted India's e-Migrate experience. The Indian Permanent Mission also commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.

Key Points: Kirti Vardhan Singh Holds Productive Meeting With UN Chief

  • Kirti Vardhan Singh meets UN Chief Guterres in New York
  • Discusses migration and digital innovation at IMRF
  • Advocates for UN institutional reform
  • Marks first anniversary of Operation Sindoor
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MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh holds "productive meeting" with UN Chief Guterres

MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, discusses migration and UN reforms.

"Had a productive meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Mr Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the IMRF - Kirti Vardhan Singh"

New York, May 8

In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a "productive meeting" with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters.

The meeting took place on Thursday on the sidelines of the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM). Singh, who has been in New York since Sunday, is heading the Indian delegation for the forum, which is being conducted under the UN General Assembly's oversight from May 4 to 8.

"Had a productive meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Mr Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the IMRF," the Union Minister of State shared in a post on X.

Throughout the day, Singh maintained a robust schedule, delivering India's national statement during the IMRF plenary session. He also headlined a specialised side event curated by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, focused on "Leveraging Digital Innovation in Migration Governance: The e-Migrate Experience of India".

Addressing a gathering of UN ambassadors, senior officials, and various heads of delegations at a reception held at the Permanent Mission of India, Singh advocated for institutional reform. He "called for a more agile, effective, and impactful United Nations, equipped to meet the challenges of our time," according to his statement.

The day's proceedings also included a solemn commemorative event hosted by the Indian Permanent Mission to mark the first anniversary of "Operation Sindoor". The military operation was initiated by India in May last year to dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.

The Permanent Mission of India conveyed its appreciation for the Minister's attendance and "for his guidance as we keep working for furthering and defending our national interest" on the global stage at the United Nations.

- ANI

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Priya S
Operation Sindoor anniversary commemoration at the UN is a powerful reminder of our resolve against terrorism. 🇮🇳 But I hope the government is also ensuring that the diplomatic push translates into real action on the ground.
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Vikram M
Global forums like these are important, but the real test is how these meetings lead to concrete outcomes. I hope Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh's call for a more agile UN gets some serious attention.
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Ananya R
It's heartening that India is pushing for institutional reform at the UN. The world body needs to adapt to current realities, and India's voice in that is invaluable. Let's hope these discussions don't stay just on paper.
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Rohit P
Productive meeting indeed! India's proactive stand on migration and terrorism is commendable. But I sometimes feel such diplomatic statements are just that - statements. Let the world see India as a serious player through actions, not just words.
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Kavya N
The focus on digital innovation in migration governance is very forward-looking. E-Migrate could be a model for other countries. Good to see India leading the conversation on something practical and helpful.
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Siddharth J
The Operation Sindoor mention is crucial - Pakistan's terror infrastructure needs to be dismantled once and for all. But

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