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PM Modi meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Guterres congratulated PM Modi on India’s BRICS Chairship for the fourth time during the meeting.

The two leaders underscored the importance of multipolarity and stressed the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, to make them more representative of contemporary global realities.

Conflicts, maritime security and global challenges discussed

PM Modi and Guterres held discussions on a range of international issues, including ongoing conflicts and freedom of navigation.

They also exchanged views on sustainable development, human-centric artificial intelligence, progress in renewable energy and global food security.

At the conclusion of the meeting, PM Modi wished Guterres the very best for the remainder of his tenure as UN Secretary-General.

Following his meeting with Guterres, PM Modi said in a post on X, “Had a wonderful meeting with UN Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres. Discussed multiple subjects including the ground covered in India’s BRICS Presidency, India’s commitment to strengthening multilateralism and the urgent need for UN reforms.”

Last updated on: 2nd October 2026

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