India, UK discuss UN reforms, counterterrorism at 2nd multilateral dialogue

New Delhi, Oct 20: India and the UK discussed issues of mutual interest pertaining to UN reforms, counter terrorism, peacekeeping and climate action during their second multilateral dialogue.
Both sides also exchanged views on the Commonwealth Strategic Plan and priorities.
The 2nd India-UK Multilateral Dialogue was held on October 18 in London.
The UK side congratulated India on its successful presidency of the UN Security Council in August 2021.
The Indian delegation was led by Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UN Political), Ministry of External Affairs, and the UK side was led by Harriet Mathews CMB OBE, Deputy Political Director for UN, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The delegations agreed to continue to work closely to further deepen their cooperation on multilateral issues, an official statement said. UNI