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Modi Skips UNGA; Jaishankar to Address Key Issues

9/6/2025

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Summary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the UN General Assembly (UNGA) from September 23-29.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India, speaking on September 27.
The 80th UNGA session starts on September 9, with Brazil and the US as initial speakers.
US President Donald Trump will address the assembly on September 23.
Key topics include the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Ukraine crisis.

History

Historical Context

The 75th UN General Assembly in 2020 highlighted global cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India advocating for unity. As the 80th session approaches in 2025, Modi's absence and the presence of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signal a shift in India's diplomatic focus, addressing critical issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Ukraine crisis.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the UN General Assembly (UNGA) from September 23-29.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India, speaking on September 27.
The 80th UNGA session starts on September 9, with Brazil and the US as initial speakers.
US President Donald Trump will address the assembly on September 23.
Key topics include the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Ukraine crisis.

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