Calling India a “valuable” member of the United Nations (UN), the president of the General Assembly on January 23 said he would encourage it to continue to lead by example, maintain its principled stance for achieving lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy and to work to bridge divides around the world.
“India is already a key player, both globally and at the United Nations," president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis told PTI in an exclusive interview.
Mr. Francis is on an official visit to India from January 22 to 26 and will hold bilateral discussions with the leadership and representatives of the Indian Government and engage with civil society, leading think tanks, embark on field visits and participate in events related to sustainability, multilateralism, accessibility, and digital public infrastructure, among other engagements.
