United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang is set to arrive in India on Tuesday for a four-day visit at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
During the visit, Yang and Jaishankar are expected to engage in discussions on key regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Yang will also meet President Droupadi Murmu as part of his official engagements.
Yang’s itinerary includes a trip to Bengaluru, where he will visit Infosys and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The MEA said that these visits would provide Yang with the opportunity to explore India’s advancements in fields such as sustainability and digital public infrastructure.
Yang, who took office as UNGA President on September 10, has overseen the adoption of “A Pact for the Future,” a vision document aimed at fostering multilateral solutions for global challenges. Previously, Yang served as the Prime Minister of Cameroon.
This visit follows Jaishankar’s meeting with Yang in New York last September, where India pledged full support to his vision of unity, peace, and sustainability. Following the meeting, Jaishankar expressed India’s commitment. In a post on X, he said, “Assured him of India’s full support to his vision of Unity in Diversity, Peace, Human Sustainability, and Dignity for everyone everywhere.”
Yang reciprocated the sentiment, acknowledging India’s role in advancing the interests of the Global South. “We discussed priorities for UNGA79 and appreciated India’s efforts,” he said.
(Inputs from ANI)
