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India Replaces Modi With Jaishankar for UNGA Speech on Sept. 27

The change signals strains in India–U.S. ties after Washington’s 50% tariff over Russian oil.

File photo of External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York | ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Overview

  • An updated UN provisional speakers list shows External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar slated to deliver India’s national statement on September 27.
  • The earlier July schedule had Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking on September 26, but the UN has now listed India’s representative as a minister.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs has not formally confirmed who will lead the delegation, and UNGA speaker rosters can still change based on diplomacy.
  • The shift comes as President Donald Trump criticizes India’s Russian oil purchases and cites a 50% U.S. tariff, heightening trade friction.
  • Reports citing government sources say Modi would consider travel only if a last‑minute trade breakthrough leads to a proposed meeting with Trump, which is described as unlikely.