MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation at NAM Mid-Term Ministerial in Uganda on Oct 15-16
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) taking place in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15-16, reports 24brussels.
The Ministerial will be preceded by a Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) scheduled for October 13-14. Secretary (West) Sibi George will represent India at the SOM.
Uganda assumes the chairmanship of NAM for the period of 2024-26. The upcoming Ministerial will revolve around the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.” India, as a founding member of NAM, remains dedicated to the movement’s principles and values.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned that Kirti Vardhan Singh is anticipated to engage with Ugandan leadership and counterparts from NAM Member States during his visit.
Ahead of the Ministerial, Secretary (West) Sibi George has been actively participating in several discussions on India’s behalf at the Senior Officials’ Meeting. The MEA indicated in a post on X that George conducted multiple bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SOM in Kampala on October 13, paving the way for Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh’s involvement in the Ministerial later this week.
According to the MEA, Secretary (West) had discussions with the heads of delegation from Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Eritrea, Indonesia, Kuwait, Lesotho, Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Uganda. These talks aimed to enhance cooperation and prioritize shared interests within the NAM framework.
During his stay in Uganda, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh is expected to further deepen India’s engagement with developing nations through meetings with Ugandan leaders and NAM counterparts. Prior to this visit, Singh attended the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
In a post on X, the Minister shared insights from his participation at the summit, stating, “It was a privilege to meet with His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt during the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh. Egypt and India share a significant and vibrant strategic partnership. The Summit underscored the global commitment to peace and dialogue. India reaffirms its unwavering dedication to peace, stability, and enduring security within the Middle East.”
