With reference to India's diplomatic engagements at UNGA 81, consider the following statements: 1. The meetings were held during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. 2. India and France maintain a Special Global Strategic Partnership. 3. Discussions with Ecuador focused on cooperation in energy, pharmaceuticals, and mobility. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At UN, S Jaishankar Discusses Regional, Global Issues With Foreign Ministers

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 22 September 2026

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Why in news

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from France, Ecuador, Slovakia, and Hungary during the 81st UN General Assembly to discuss regional crises and multilateral reforms.

Background

S. Jaishankar met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Ecuador's Roberto Kury, Slovakia's Juraj Blanar, and Hungary's Anita Orban. Discussions focused on the Ukraine and Gulf crises, economic cooperation in energy and pharmaceuticals, and UN Security Council reforms.

Facts for Prelims

PostS. Jaishankar: India's External Affairs Minister
BodyUNGA 81: The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
FactFrance and India maintain a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'
FactIndia and Ecuador discussed cooperation in energy, pharmaceuticals, and mobility

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's diplomatic engagements at UNGA 81, consider the following statements:

The meetings were held during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
India and France maintain a Special Global Strategic Partnership.
Discussions with Ecuador focused on cooperation in energy, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The meetings were held during the 81st session.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's proactive engagement in multilateral forums to advocate for UN Security Council reforms and address global geopolitical crises.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Multilateralism: Balancing bilateral strategic partnerships with collective security goals in the UN
Geopolitical mediation: India's role in navigating the Ukraine and Gulf crises
Institutional reform: Addressing the structural limitations of the UN Security Council

Keywords: Multilateralism · Strategic Partnership · UN Security Council Reform · Bilateral Diplomacy · Geopolitics

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