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PM Modi Meets UN Secretary-General Guterres, Discusses India's Climate Achievements And Global South Priorities

Modi's day at the conference was marked by interactions with various world leaders, including the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a series of key meetings during the UN climate summit, including a significant encounter with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The focus of their discussions encompassed India's strides in achieving climate goals, gratitude for Guterres' support during India's G20 Presidency, and the exchange of views on Global South priorities related to climate action, finance, technology, and multilateral governance reforms, as reported by PTI. 

India's initiatives in sustainable development, climate action, multilateral development bank reforms, and disaster management under the G20 Presidency garnered appreciation from Guterres. Notably, the UN Secretary-General welcomed Prime Minister Modi's Green Credit Initiative. The commitment to further collaboration was affirmed, with plans to build on India's achievements during its Presidency at the upcoming UN Summit of the Future in 2024.

Modi's day at the conference was marked by interactions with various world leaders, including the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. These meetings covered diverse global issues, reflecting the strength of international partnerships.

During his busy schedule, Modi also met leaders from Israel, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Bahrain, and the UAE. The discussions revolved around a range of topics, from the Israel's war on Palestine to enhancing ties with longstanding allies. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strong and enduring relationships, emphasizing the value of close cooperation among Global South countries for a sustainable future.

In addition to diplomatic discussions, Modi engaged in meaningful conversations with leaders from the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, reinforcing the collaborative spirit in pursuit of common goals. The Prime Minister's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.

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