PM, President-elect UNGA discuss need for stronger UN action on terror, climate

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 10 2018 | 9:25 PM IST

President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and the two discussed the need for a stronger UN action on major global challenges including terrorism, a PMO statement said.

The Prime Minister congratulated Espinosa Garces on her election to the post of President of the 73rd UN General Assembly.

She shared her priorities for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. Modi assured her of India's full and constructive cooperation in discharging her new responsibilities.

"They discussed the need for stronger UN action on major global challenges including terrorism, United Nations reform and climate change," the statement said.

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First Published: Aug 10 2018 | 9:25 PM IST

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