Delighted to be here when India is celebrating second Diwali: UNGA President Dennis Francis
India TV NewsPresident of UN General Assembly Dennis Francis on Monday began a five-day visit to India to discuss with his Indian interlocutors various key issues including geopolitical tensions and New Delhi's engagement with the global body. "Delighted to be in New Delhi on an auspicious day when the country is celebrating its 'Second Diwali'," Francis posted on 'X' referring to the inauguration of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said the visit by the President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly will also be an opportunity to enhance the country's collaboration with the global body. "The PGA's visit to India presents a unique opportunity to strengthen India-UN ties and especially with the General Assembly, which is the most representative organ of the United Nations," it said in a statement.