UN General Assembly President meets India's Foreign Minister in New Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) United Nations General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser met India's External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in New Delhi on Wednesday and the two leaders are understood to have discussed the reforms of the UN Security Council and other agencies of the global organisation. Welcoming Al-Nasser, Krishna said his first-ever visit to India comes at a "crucial time" when the General Assembly is considering the structural reforms of the Security Council and various other agencies of the United Nations. India and other emerging economies like Brazil and Japan have been pushing for reforms of the powerful UN body so as to reflect the geo-political realities of 21st century. Al-Naseer said the reforms of the Security Council is one of the four important issues which he would be tackling during his tenure and appreciated India's work in the world body. Noting that the world has been passing through "difficult times", he said the issues have to be resolved through peaceful means. He also said among other important challenges before him was the theme of sustainable development in the world. The UNGA President also lauded India's role in the global body and stressed on the cooperation between the two sides. PTI Caption for pic: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser during a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI Photo