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PM Modi again stresses 'reformed multilaterism' at UN

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Published : Jul 17, 2020, 8:35 PM IST

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Updated : Jul 17, 2020, 10:14 PM IST

20:47 July 17

PM Modi's full address at the UN

Fury of the pandemic provides the context for rebirth and reform of the UN: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the fury of the COVID-19 pandemic provides the context for the "rebirth and reform" of the United Nations and called on nations to pledge to reform the global multilateral system to enhance its relevance and make it the basis of a new type of "human-centric globalisation."

Addressing the session via video link, he said the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the UN is an opportunity to assess its role and relevance in today's world.

"India firmly believes that the path to achieve sustainable peace and prosperity is through multilateralism. As children of planet Earth, we must join hands to address our common challenges and achieve our common goals.

"However, multilateralism needs to represent the reality of the contemporary world, Modi said.

Addressing the session Multilateralism after COVID-19: what kind of UN do we need at the 75th anniversary?', he underscored that only reformed multilateralism with a reformed United Nations at its center can meet the aspirations of humanity.

Today, while celebrating 75 years of the United Nations, let us pledge to reform the global multilateral system. To enhance its relevance, to improve its effectiveness, and to make it the basis of a new type of human-centric globalisation.

He also highlighted that the Indian government has given the highest priority to reach benefits to poor households and announced a package of more than USD 300 billion.

20:39 July 17

PM Modi: Our ‘Housing for All’ programme will ensure that every Indian will have a safe and secure roof over their head by 2022, when India completes 75 years as an independent nation

20:36 July 17

PM Modi: Our motto is 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwas' - meaning 'Together, for everyone's growth, with everyone's trust'. This resonates with the core SDG principle of leaving no one behind.

20:34 July 17

PM Modi: Today, the United Nations brings together 193 member countries. The expectations from the organisation have increased. India has actively supported UN's development work and ECOSOC. The first president of ECOSOC was an Indian. We are playing an active role to achieve Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. We are also supporting other developing countries in meeting their Sustainable Development Goals

20:27 July 17

PM Modi again stresses 'reformed multilaterism' at UN

New Delhi: For the first time after getting elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a broader UN membership, in an annual High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session.

The annual High-level Segment convenes a diverse group of high-level representatives from the government, the private sector, civil society and academia. The theme of this year's High-level Segment is 'Multilateralism after COVID19: What kind of UN do we need at the 75th anniversary'.

Set against the changing international environment, and the COVID-19 pandemic, this session will focus on critical forces shaping the course of multilateralism and explore ways to bolster the global agenda through strong leadership, effective international institutions, a broadening of participation and enhanced significance of global public goods.

The theme of the High-Level Segment of the ECOSOC, on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the UN, also resonates with India's Security Council priority, wherein India has called for a reformed multilateralism' in a post-COVID-19 world. It also recalls India's role, as the holder of the inaugural Presidency of ECOSOC (Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar, in 1946).

The Prime Minister had earlier delivered the keynote address virtually at the 70th anniversary of the ECOSOC in January 2016.

20:47 July 17

PM Modi's full address at the UN

Fury of the pandemic provides the context for rebirth and reform of the UN: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the fury of the COVID-19 pandemic provides the context for the "rebirth and reform" of the United Nations and called on nations to pledge to reform the global multilateral system to enhance its relevance and make it the basis of a new type of "human-centric globalisation."

Addressing the session via video link, he said the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the UN is an opportunity to assess its role and relevance in today's world.

"India firmly believes that the path to achieve sustainable peace and prosperity is through multilateralism. As children of planet Earth, we must join hands to address our common challenges and achieve our common goals.

"However, multilateralism needs to represent the reality of the contemporary world, Modi said.

Addressing the session Multilateralism after COVID-19: what kind of UN do we need at the 75th anniversary?', he underscored that only reformed multilateralism with a reformed United Nations at its center can meet the aspirations of humanity.

Today, while celebrating 75 years of the United Nations, let us pledge to reform the global multilateral system. To enhance its relevance, to improve its effectiveness, and to make it the basis of a new type of human-centric globalisation.

He also highlighted that the Indian government has given the highest priority to reach benefits to poor households and announced a package of more than USD 300 billion.

20:39 July 17

PM Modi: Our ‘Housing for All’ programme will ensure that every Indian will have a safe and secure roof over their head by 2022, when India completes 75 years as an independent nation

20:36 July 17

PM Modi: Our motto is 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwas' - meaning 'Together, for everyone's growth, with everyone's trust'. This resonates with the core SDG principle of leaving no one behind.

20:34 July 17

PM Modi: Today, the United Nations brings together 193 member countries. The expectations from the organisation have increased. India has actively supported UN's development work and ECOSOC. The first president of ECOSOC was an Indian. We are playing an active role to achieve Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. We are also supporting other developing countries in meeting their Sustainable Development Goals

20:27 July 17

PM Modi again stresses 'reformed multilaterism' at UN

New Delhi: For the first time after getting elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a broader UN membership, in an annual High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session.

The annual High-level Segment convenes a diverse group of high-level representatives from the government, the private sector, civil society and academia. The theme of this year's High-level Segment is 'Multilateralism after COVID19: What kind of UN do we need at the 75th anniversary'.

Set against the changing international environment, and the COVID-19 pandemic, this session will focus on critical forces shaping the course of multilateralism and explore ways to bolster the global agenda through strong leadership, effective international institutions, a broadening of participation and enhanced significance of global public goods.

The theme of the High-Level Segment of the ECOSOC, on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the UN, also resonates with India's Security Council priority, wherein India has called for a reformed multilateralism' in a post-COVID-19 world. It also recalls India's role, as the holder of the inaugural Presidency of ECOSOC (Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar, in 1946).

The Prime Minister had earlier delivered the keynote address virtually at the 70th anniversary of the ECOSOC in January 2016.

Last Updated : Jul 17, 2020, 10:14 PM IST

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