General Debate

Narendra Modi unlikely to attend UNGA in September; Sushma Swaraj to address session third year in row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the annual UN General Assembly Session in September and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will address the high-level session, according to the provisional agenda released by the UN.

Full text: Read India's response to Pakistan PM's UN speech during the general debate

Here is the Statement by First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations exercising India’s Right of Reply during the General Debate of 70th session of UN General Assembly.