Jaishankar Meets UN Chief Guterres, Discusses Global Conflicts

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and held discussions on ongoing global conflicts and their wider impact.

Glad to meet @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres today.

Our discussions focused on ongoing conflicts and the need to mitigate their impact, especially on the Global South. pic.twitter.com/uTqkvrK1VD

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 29, 2026

Sharing details of the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said the discussions focused on the need to mitigate the impact of ongoing conflicts, particularly on countries and communities across the Global South.

The meeting comes amid continued international concerns over conflicts and their humanitarian, economic and geopolitical consequences. India has consistently highlighted the importance of protecting the interests of developing countries and ensuring that global crises do not disproportionately affect the Global South.

Jaishankar’s engagement with the UN Secretary-General underlines India’s continued diplomatic outreach on major international issues and its emphasis on addressing the broader consequences of global conflicts.