PM Narendra Modi at UN: “In fight against COVID19, India extended assistance to 150 countries”

Lauding India’s role and contributions in maintaining global harmony, the Prime Minister said: “Be it earthquakes, cyclones, Ebola crisis or any other natural or man-made crisis, India has responded with speed and solidarity. In our joint fight against COVID, we have extended medical and other assistance to over 150 countries.”

“Our motto is ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwas’ – meaning ‘Together, for everyone’s growth, with everyone’s trust’. This resonates with the core SDG principle of leaving no one behind,” he added.

Originally formed for the furies of the Second World War, the fury of the pandemic today provides context for the UN’s rebirth and reform, he said. The PM added, “Let us not lose this chance. India has been elected to the UN Security Council at this very important time. With our deep commitment to maintaining global harmony, to improving social-economical equity, and to preserving nature’s balance, India will play its role in full support of the UN agenda.”

Modi was delivering the keynote address at the High-Level Segment of the ECOSOC. The Prime Minister is speaking at the valedictory session along with his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Top Quotes of PM Modi’s address to the UN:

• The COVID-19 pandemic has severely tested the resilience of all nations. In India, we have tried to make the fight against the pandemic a people’s movement, by combining the efforts of the government and the civil society
• Today, the United Nations brings together 193 member countries. Along with its membership, the expectations from the organisation have also grown.
• India has actively supported the UN’s development work and the ECOSOC. The first president of ECOSOC was an Indian. India also contributed to shaping the ECOSOC agenda.
• Today, through our domestic efforts, we are again playing a salient role in achieving Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. We are also supporting other developing countries in meeting their Sustainable Development Goals
• Our motto is ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwas’  – meaning ‘Together, for everyone’s growth, with everyone’s trust’. This resonates with the core Sustainable Development Goals principle of leaving no one behind.
• If India achieves its goals, it will go a long way in achieving global goals.
• We need to shape a better future. Multilaterlism is facing challenges. We must reform multilaterlism.