Fury of Covid-19 provides context for 'rebirth and reform' of UN: PM Modi

Noting that a lot has changed since its formation, he said the UN now brings together 193 member countries and along with its membership, the expectations from the organisation have also grown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the fury of the Covid-19 pandemic provides the context for the "rebirth and reform" of the United Nations and called on nations to pledge to reform the global multilateral system to enhance its relevance and make it the basis of a new type of "human-centric globalisation." Addressing the high-level segment of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session via video link, he said the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the UN is an opportunity to assess its role and relevance in today's world.

Noting that a lot has changed since its