What happened:
On November 14, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York. EAM Jaishankar said he valued the UN chief’s assessment of the global order and its impact on multilateralism, and also thanked Guterres for his consistent support for India’s growth and development. The meeting was attended by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel, and officials from India’s Permanent Mission.
Why it matters to India:
The engagement underscores India’s close working relationship with the UN at a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics. Guterres’ support for India’s developmental goals and global role strengthens New Delhi’s push for multilateral reforms and a more representative international system. The meeting also follows Jaishankar’s active diplomacy at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada, highlighting India’s growing voice in shaping global conversations.