Narendra Modi skips UNGA
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Sep 06, 2025 · Last updated Sep 06, 2025
The decision by Narendra Modi to skip the International — United Nations General Assembly and send S. Jaishankar instead is a diplomatic shift for India, potentially signaling a change in its international engagement strategy. While not directly impacting financial markets, it could influence perceptions of India's global standing and its relationships with other nations, especially given past tariff disputes with the United States.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will not attend the high-level General Debate of the 80th session of the International — United Nations General Assembly, scheduled from September 23-29. Instead, India will be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is slated to address the assembly on September 27. This change from an earlier provisional list, which had Narendra Modi scheduled to speak on September 26, means he will not share the stage with leaders from Israel, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. US President Donald Trump will deliver his first address of his second term at the International — United Nations General Assembly on September 23. The event takes place amidst ongoing global conflicts and discussions on climate change, gender equality, and AI governance. Donald Trump has previously imposed tariffs on India, including on its purchases of Russian oil.
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