UN chief Guterres meets PM Modi; discusses West Asia, Ukraine conflicts
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss global conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The leaders also addressed the risks of autonomous weapons and the need for multilateral reform.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights India's growing role in global diplomacy and the UN's focus on modern security challenges.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday (September 11, 2026) held wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on current conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, with the world body chief reaffirming the principle of freedom of navigation.
Mr. Guterres met Mr. Modi in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit that Delhi is hosting on September 12-13. The two leaders "had a wide-ranging discussion on the current conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the impact both are having on the global economy, including regarding access to food and fertiliser," the office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said in a statement.
The Secretary-General appreciated India’s close cooperation with the United Nations.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in