Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (local time) addressed the High-Level meeting of the 75th session of United Nations General Assembly virtually.
In his speech, the Prime Minister pointed out that the UN faces a “crisis of confidence” without comprehensive reforms. He asserted that the world needs a reformed multilateralism amid these unprecedented times which gives voice to all the stakeholders and focuses on human welfare.
“The UN faces a crisis of confidence. For today’s interconnected world, we need a reformed multilateralism that reflects today’s reality, gives voice to all stakeholders, addresses contemporary challenges, and focuses on human welfare”, Modi said.
Reminiscing the formation of the institution on its 75th anniversary, PM Modi said, “75 years ago, a new hope arose from the horrors of war. For the first time in human history, an institution was created for the entire world.”
He also added that as a founding signatory of the UN Charter, India believed in the noble vision, which reflected India’s own philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ that sees the world as a family.
PM Modi also paid tribute to all those who have contributed towards upliftment and spread the message of peace under the UN flag. He added India looks forward to working with all other nations towards this end.
PM Modi’s recorded speech was played at around 5.30 pm EST (3 a.m. IST) and was welcomed by TS Tirumurti, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations.
In a line of more than 180 countries, PM Modi came in at number 104 to deliver his address virtually amid the global coronavirus pandemic.