Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will
arrive in New York tonight to participate in the high-level segment of
the United Nations General Assembly.
On
Saturday, he will address the Assembly during which he will focus on UN
Security Council reforms, particularly expansion of the world body's
top organ.
In
a statement before his departure, Dr. Singh had said, "The United
Nations must be seen as an impartial, credible and effective body. I
will stress the need for early reform of this unique organisation,
particularly an expansion of its Security Council".
He
had said that efforts by India to promote international peace and
security after it became a non-permanent member of the Security Council
has enriched the policy making body's effectiveness.
During
his visit to New York, Dr. Singh will be holding bilateral meetings
with the Presidents of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; South Sudan Salva Kiir;
and Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa; and Prime Ministers of Japan Yoshihiko
Noda; and Nepal Baburam Bhattarai.
India is seeking a permanent berth in the Security Council.
It became a non-permanent member of this body in January this year after a gap of 19 years.
The Prime Minister is attending the UNGA after a gap of two years.
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