Trump to host world leaders in UN to push for reform

TIL Desk/World/New York/ US President Donald Trump, a critic of the UN, will seek to gather global support for reforming the world body, ahead of his maiden address to the General Assembly.

India along with some key members of the UN has also been seeking reforms and expansion of the UN Security Council.

Ahead of his address, Trump would host and chair a high- level meeting of the world leaders on reforms in the UN. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj would be participating in the meeting.

During the meeting, Trump “will express support for Secretary General (Antonio) Guterres’ reform efforts,” said National Security Advisor Lt Gen H R McMaster.

“The United Nations, of course, holds tremendous potential to realise its founding ideals, but only if it’s run more efficiently and effectively,” he told reporters in Washington last week.

On Tuesday, Trump will address the General Assembly during which he will tackle multiple global issues such as North Korea s nuclear ambitions and the crisis in Syria.