Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), is on an official five-day visit to India, which started on January 22, 2024. The visit, at the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, includes stops in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai. During his stay, Francis will participate as a State guest in the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The visit aims to advance India-UN ties and address India’s priorities and global challenges. Francis has expressed positive sentiments towards India's G20 Presidency and the Voice of Global South Summits, highlighting their role in strengthening multilateralism. He also emphasized the urgency of reforms in international bodies. President Droupadi Murmu met with Francis at Rashtrapati Bhavan, appreciating the initiatives under his UNGA presidency, including those on climate change and women's issues. Francis acknowledged India's significant role in the UN, describing it as a mature and highly respected member. His visit also included laying a wreath at the 26/11 Memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. On Twitter, Francis (@UN_PGA) expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Rajasthan and appreciated India's leadership, particularly in facilitating the African Union's membership in the G20. Additionally, Francis and EAM Dr S Jaishankar met at Hyderabad House in Delhi to further discuss bilateral relations.
VIDEO | UNGA President Dennis Francis lays wreath at 26/11 Memorial Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. https://t.co/h7AijTZ38K
President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis, called on President #DroupadiMurmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Welcoming the UNGA President to India, President Murmu appreciated the important initiatives being undertaken under his… https://t.co/PSeLQfCNNA
President of 78th session of United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA), Dennis Francis called on President #DroupadiMurmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Welcoming the UNGA President to India, President Murmu appreciated the important initiatives being undertaken under his… https://t.co/duvGVDv8AO
#Report | President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, #DennisFrancis, acknowledged India's significant role in the United Nations, describing it as a "mature, highly respected member" and a leader in various aspects https://t.co/XHTc2swz2j
#WATCH | United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis and EAM Dr S Jaishankar met at Hyderabad House in Delhi today. https://t.co/RxVFDUDG7e
#WATCH | United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis calls on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. https://t.co/xBJgBTIGvB
Mr Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu appreciated the important initiatives being undertaken under his Presidency, including on climate change and women's… https://t.co/fkwoWCynk5
"So glad to welcome @un_pga Dennis Francis this afternoon in New Delhi. His positive sentiments for our G20 Presidency and Voice of Global South Summits were notable. They have strengthened multilateralism. Appreciated his position on need for urgency of reforms in international… https://t.co/WfNh3aGjJm
#WATCH | President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis says, "There is no doubt in anyone's mind that India's outreach to Africa particularly in regard to its facilitating the membership of the African Union in the G20, demonstrates India's leadership in the… https://t.co/kTGJdYbZFK
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis reaches Rajasthan. "Thank you for the very warm welcome" tweets UNGA President https://t.co/g2PkmULW4J
UNGA President Dennis Francis arrives in New Delhi on a visit to India. @UN_PGA @MEAIndia https://t.co/qj2ME04klZ
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis (@UN_PGA) arrives on 5-day visit to India beginning today. @MEAIndia says, the visit is an opportunity to advance India-UN ties and exchange views on India’s priorities and global challenges. https://t.co/YBPeQugJe0
#WATCH | UNGA President Dennis Francis arrives in New Delhi on a visit to India. https://t.co/t2MBSO8pN8
VIDEO | United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Dennis Francis arrives in Delhi. Francis is on an official five-day visit to India during which he will visit New Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai and also meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. https://t.co/YUHy6eQnXh
UNGA President Dennis Francis arrives in New Delhi on a visit to India. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweets, "The visit is an opportunity to advance India-UN ties and exchange views on India’s priorities and global challenges." https://t.co/IBcxBBUOc6
President of UN General Assembly Dennis Francis to pay 5-day visit to India https://t.co/vePBUALOh3
President of 78th Session of United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis (@UN_PGA) begins five day visit to India from tomorrow. https://t.co/ijiMtxhDAa
"At the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis will visit India from 22-26 January 2024," says a statement released by Ministry of External Affairs. https://t.co/JNaFkQmSMm
At the invitation of EAM Dr S Jaishankar, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis will visit India from 22-26 January 2024... On 26 January, on the occasion of Republic Day, he will participate as a State guest in the Republic Day… https://t.co/WsCZt5GQiq