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India, WFP Tackle Global Humanitarian Challenges at UNGA; Boost EU Ties
- •Secretary (West) Sibi George met Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), at UNGA81 to discuss global humanitarian efforts.
- •Discussions focused on the evolving global landscape and challenges impacting humanitarian aid.
- •Sibi George also met EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas to explore deeper collaboration in tourism, hospitality, and transport sectors.
- •India and the EU aim to strengthen their partnership across these key economic areas.
- •George highlighted India's efforts in coastal resilience and welcomed the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise, emphasizing equity and UNCLOS principles.
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Secretary (West) Sibi George met with World Food Programme Acting Executive Director Carl Skau on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA to discuss the evolving global landscape and challenges facing global humanitarian efforts.
During a bilateral meeting at UNGA 81, India's Secretary (West) Sibi George and EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas explored avenues to strengthen cooperation across the tourism, hospitality, and transport sectors as part of their expanding partnership.
Addressing the High-Level Plenary Meeting on Sea Level Rise during UNGA 81, India emphasized coastal resilience, mangrove preservation, disaster-resilient infrastructure, equity, common but differentiated responsibilities, and the importance of UNCLOS and stable maritime zones.
