New Delhi/New York, Sep 23 (UNI) All eyes are now on September 29 UN General Debate in the UNGA to be held in New York when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will make her speech.
The speech from the Indian external affairs minister will come close on the heels New Delhi calling off the
proposed meeting between her and Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi citing "evil agenda" of Pakistan.
India on Friday announced cancellation of the meeting - although it was clearly stated as not part of beginning of resumption of stalled talks between two parleys - and maintained - "Any conversation with Pakistan in such an environment would be meaningless".
".....it is obvious that behind Pakistan’s proposal for talks to make a fresh beginning, the evil agenda of Pakistan stands exposed and the true face of the new Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been revealed to the world in his first few months in office," MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar has said in a rare but strongly worded statement.
India's reactions came after three J&K police personnel were killed and postage stamps glorifying a terrorist and terrorism was issued by the authorities in Pakistan.
Ms Swaraj, who arrived New York to represent India at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, is expected to and hold several bilateral and multilateral meetings with other global counterparts.
"Destination UNGA73. India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrives in New York for High Level Segment of @UN," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin tweeted.
"Setting the stage for a week of hectic diplomacy. EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in New York to attend the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly and participate in several bilateral, plurilateral and multilateral meetings," wrote MEA spokesman in the micro blogging site.
External Affairs Minister Ms Swaraj address the General Debate in the morning of September 29. Pakistan Foreign Minister Mr Qureshi is also scheduled to address the august gathering the same day.
Pakistan has termed India's decision to cancel the meeting as 'disappointment' and sought to blame Indian government's 'arrogance' for the same.
The General Debate at the UNGA commences on September 25 and global leaders from 193 UN member states are to address the global body.
Among others the US President Donald Trump is slated to address on September 25.
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