Mumbai, April 24: Annalena Baerbock, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, will embark on an official visit to India next week. This announcement was made by her spokesperson, La Neese Collins.
During her visit, which is at the invitation of the Indian government, Baerbock will engage in several bilateral meetings with officials. She is also set to meet with the UN team in India, led by Resident Coordinator Stephen Preissner.
This marks the second high-level UN visit to India following Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ participation in the ‘AI Impact Summit’ in New Delhi this past February.
Baerbock has previously visited India. During her tenure as Germany’s Foreign Minister, she traveled on the Delhi Metro to strengthen ties with the country. However, this will be her first visit to India in her capacity as President of the General Assembly. Following her time in India, Baerbock will travel to China.
In her initial visit as a minister in 2022, she remarked, “Whether in the Indo-Pacific region or beyond, there is no doubt that India will play a crucial role in shaping the international order of the 21st century.”
She further noted that India has lifted 400 million people out of poverty in the past 15 years, demonstrating that a pluralistic society, freedom, and democracy are key drivers of economic growth, peace, and stability.
During that visit, discussions primarily focused on the Indo-Pacific region. She signed a ‘Migration and Mobility Agreement’ to facilitate the movement of skilled workers.
Baerbock was also present during the seventh intergovernmental consultations (IGC) between Germany and India in 2024, which emphasized the mantra of “moving forward together with innovation, mobility, and sustainability.”
Germany is a member of the G-4, a group that includes India, Brazil, and Japan. This coalition advocates for reforms in the Security Council by including permanent members. The four nations support each other for permanent seats in a reformed Security Council.
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