Prime minister’s remark was made while addressing the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session. UN general assembly had adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to be achieved by member nations by 2030. “India also contributed to shaping the ECOSOC agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals. Today, through our domestic efforts, we are again playing a salient role in achieving Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. We are also supporting other developing countries in meeting their Sustainable Development Goals,” the PM said highlighting India’s commitment to the UN agenda.

Source: Hindustan Times July 17, 2020 16:33 UTC