Dr S Jaishankar – External Affairs Minister:

Addressed a UNSC High Level meeting on cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations (AfricanUnion).

Thanked President Kenyatta for Kenya’s leadership of UNSC this month. For Africa’s voice to be effectively heard, change must begin from UNSC.

India calls for permanent African representation in an expanded Council.

Our partnership with Africa driven by 10 guiding principles enunciated by PM Narendra Modi in 2018.

India will continue to work with Africa as per Africa’s priorities, Africa’s comfort and Africa’s aspirations.