UN President of General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, to travel to India, on official visit, from 22 to 26 January 2024
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New York, 20 January 2024 – The President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, will undertake an official visit to India from 22 to 26 January 2024.
The PGA 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.
In New Delhi, the PGA will hold a bilateral meeting with the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar. The discussions are expected to focus on the PGA’s priorities, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and India’s engagement and contribution to the United Nations, reiteration of invitation to participate in the inaugural Sustainability Week (15-19 April 2024, in New York) and reflections on the Summit of the Future, which will take place in September 2024, in New York.
The PGA will lay a wreath at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial and attend public engagements in the India’s capital city, including an address at the Indian Council of World Affairs under the theme of his Presidency: “Peace, Progress, Prosperity, and Sustainability.”
He will deliver remarks at event on Digital Public Infrastructure highlighting India’s leadership in championing the interests of the Global South and sharing experiences on further efforts to close the digital divide.
Furthermore, the PGA will visit the city of Jaipur, where he is expected to appreciate the work of an NGO specialized at providing affordable and accessible prosthetic limbs. The PGA will also use the opportunity of his visit to meet with key State Government officials.
In the last part of his official visit, the PGA will travel to Mumbai to participate in a Fireside Chat event with India’s think tank on “New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism”. He will also be received at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai.
As part of his official travels, the President of the General Assembly will engage with the UN Country Team led by Mr. Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator in India, to appreciate the work by the UN system on the ground.
The PGA will be accompanied by his Chef de Cabinet, his Special Adviser on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, a Sustainable Development Adviser, as well as a Communications Adviser.
Travel costs for the PGA and his delegation are covered by the Government of India and the OPGA’s Trust Fund.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Steven Philip, Communications Adviser travelling with President Francis: steven.philip@un.org + 1 732 698 3576
Carolina Nazzaro, Media Relations Adviser: carolina.nazzaro@un.org +1 197 892 2751
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