New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the “historic” UN General Assembly session’s two debates in the high-level segments beginning from September 21, said India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti on Friday.
“This time, the UN General Assembly will be historic and in more than one way. As far as India is concerned, the highlight will be the participation of PM Modi in two debates in the high-level segments starting on Monday,” Tirumuti told ANI in an exclusive interview.
“His address will certainly be the highlight of our participation in UNGA,” Tirumurti remarked.
The first event would be a general debate at the UN and deliver the national statement while the other is the high-level plenary meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN.
The diplomat stated that in view of the COVID-19 travel restrictions, most leaders will not travel to New York and the high-level debate will be conducted virtually.
“World leaders will be delivering their national statements through pre-recorded videos. The hall of the General Assembly will not be empty. One representative per delegation will be allowed in the General Assembly hall. If they wish, they can introduce the video of their respective heads of state or government,” Tirumurti said.
