The Commonwealth Secretary General, Patricia Scotland on Friday underscored India's exponential growth and methods of overcoming the challenges, said that "India has always been the heart of the Non-Alligned Movement (NAM)" and provided help, support to other countries.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Uganda to attend the 19th NAM Summit, met Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on the sidelines of the summit on Friday.
During his visit, the minister will also deliver India's national statement and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, especially from the G-77 member states. MoS will also interact with the Indian community in Uganda.
The 19th NAM Summit under Uganda's leadership is being held under the theme 'Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence' and brings together more than 120 developing countries on a platform of crucial historic significance.
Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar shared about the meeting saying, "Met Maldives FM @MoosaZameer today in Kampala. A frank conversation on India-Maldives ties. Also discussed NAM-related issues."
Maldivian foreign minister Moosa Zameer and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exchanged views on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel on Thursday.
"Arrived in Kampala to represent India at the 19th NAM Summit. Looking forward to engaging colleagues over the coming two days," said External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in a post on X.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to be held in Kampala, Uganda on January 19-20.
"Close on the heels of the African Union's successful induction into the G20 during India's Presidency, an African country captaining two important international bodies is clear reflection of the collective strength of this continent. This is clearly Africa's moment," he said.