EAM Jaishankar Hosts ‘Millet Lunch’ For UN Chief, Security Council Members

United Nations: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hosted UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Security Council members for a “millet lunch”, as the world gets ready to usher in the International Year of Millets in 2023.

After chairing a signature event in the Security Council held under India’s presidency on ‘Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward,’ Jaishankar on Thursday hosted the special lunch for the UN leaders.

“Delighted to welcome UNSG @antonioguterres and UNSC members for a ‘millet lunch’ in New York today. As we head into International Year of Millets 2023, a strong message for their greater production, consumption and promotion would help global food security and enhance sustainability in agriculture,” Jaishankar tweeted.