New Delhi: Minister of State (MoS) V. Muraleedharan will visit Kampala, the Republic of Uganda from 20-22 January 2024, to participate in the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China (G-77).

"The theme of the Summit "Leaving No One Behind", sits in line with India's vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the World is one Family and leaders of this cross-regional group will meet with the aim of strengthening cooperation among its 134 Member States", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in its statement on January 19.

During the Summit, MoS Muraleedharan will deliver India's National Statement and hold bilateral engagements with his counterparts, especially from the G-77 Member States.

MoS Muraleedharan will also interact with the Indian community in Uganda.

External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar is also in Kampala to represent India at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

EAM Jaishankar arrived in Kampala on January 18 to represent India at the 19th NAM Summit.

After reaching Kampala, EAM Jaishankar said that he is looking forward to engaging colleagues over the coming two days.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which held in Kampala, Uganda on 19-20 January 2024.

On the sidelines of the NAM Summit, EAM met with the Ugandan leadership and counterparts from NAM Member states.

EAM Jaishankar met with Foreign Minister of Maldives on January 18 and discussed India-Maldives bilateral ties. Both leaders also discussed NAM related issues.

"Met Maldives FM @MoosaZameer today in Kampala. A frank conversation on 🇮🇳-🇲🇻 ties. Also discussed NAM related issues", EAM Jaishankar wrote on X on January 18.

Posting on X Foreign Minister of Maldives wrote:

"It was a pleasure to meet with the External Affairs Minister of #India @DrSJaishankar in the margins of #NAMSummitUg2024.We exchanged views on the ongoing high-level discussions on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel, as well as expediting the completion of ongoing development projects in the #Maldives, and cooperation within SAARC and NAM.We are committed to further strengthening and expanding our cooperation."

EAM Jaishankar met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad al-Maliki in Kampala on January 20.

They held detailed and comprehensive discussion on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Both leaders also exchanged views on its humanitarian and political dimensions.

Mr. Jaishankar also reiterated India's support for a two-state solution.

Foreign Ministers of India and Palestine agreed to remain in touch.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar met with the new Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammed Hasan Mahmud in Kampala on January 20.

EAM also congratulated him on his appointment and wished him all success.

EAM Jaishankar further said that India-Bangladesh relations are growing from strength to strength.

EAM Jaishankar also said that he is looking forward to receiving him in Delhi soon.

EAM Jaishankar held a useful conversation with the Vice President of Iran Mohammad Mokhber on January 20 in Kampala.

They also spoke about India and Iran bilateral ties as well as recent regional developments. Both leaders agreed on further exchanges to take forward bilateral agenda of cooperation.

EAM Jaishankar met with the Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva Duran on the sidelines of the NAM Summit on January 20 and discussed global issues and bilateral ties of two countries.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also met with the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres on January 20.

They discussed Agenda 2030, UN reforms, the West Asia situation, maritime security and the Ukraine conflict.