Modi Skips UNGA, Jaishankar to Address Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not deliver India’s address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. His name was removed from the revised list of speakers for the high-level debate.
Jaishankar to Represent India
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India instead. He is scheduled to deliver the country’s statement on September 27 during the debate’s high-level segment.
Session Timeline and Context
The UNGA General Debate will take place from September 23 to 29 in New York, with Brazil traditionally opening the session. This year’s event also marks the UN’s 80th anniversary, adding symbolic weight to the proceedings. Modi’s absence comes amid a busy diplomatic season and ongoing strains in India–U.S. trade relations.
