Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday at the UN headquarters in New York. The meeting was described as productive by Mr. Singh, who is leading the Indian delegation to the Second International Migration Review Forum.

Mr. Singh is in New York for the forum, which is being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly from May 4-8. He delivered India's national statement at the plenary session of the forum and addressed a side-event organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.

Earlier in the day, Mr. Singh also addressed Heads of Delegations to the forum, as well as UN Ambassadors and senior officials at a reception hosted at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN. He called for a more agile, effective, and impactful United Nations, equipped to meet the challenges of our time.

The Indian Permanent Mission hosted a solemn meeting commemorating the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, launched by India in May last year. The mission expressed gratitude for Singh's presence at the solemn event and for his guidance as they continue to work for furthering and defending India's national interest at the UN.

The UN Secretary General and Mr. Singh are expected to continue discussions on key global issues, with the Second International Migration Review Forum set to conclude on May 8. The Indian delegation will likely engage with other countries and UN officials to address global migration challenges and promote India's interests.