EAM Jaishankar arrives in New York to attend 81st session of UNGA 2026

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation during the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. His address at the UNGA high-level session is scheduled for September 26.

During his visit, the External Affairs Minister will attend various plurilateral and bilateral meetings.

EAM Jaishankar also visited Zurich, Switzerland, en route to New York, where he was received by Ambassador Mridul Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The India Embassy in Switzerland & Liechtenstein said the Ambassador briefed the External Affairs Minister on the latest developments, including high-level visits between India, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

(With agency inputs)

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