President Kovind accepts credentials of Switzerland, Malta, Botswana envoys

President Ram Nath Kovind on October 14 accepted the credentials from the Ambassador/High Commissioners of Switzerland, Malta and Botswana. As per the official statement by the Rashtrapati Bhawan, those who presented their credentials included  Ambassador of Switzerland Dr Ralf Heckner, High Commissioner of Malta Reuben Gauci and High Commissioner of Botswana Gilbert Shimane Mangole. President conveyed his good wishes to all the envoys and noted the “warm and friendly” relations that India shared with all three nations. 

He noted that the bilateral ties with Switzerland, Malta, and Bostwana are “deeply rooted” in the shared vision of peace as well as prosperity. President Kovind also expressed his gratitude to all three governments for supporting India’s candidature for the non-permanent seat at the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the next term, that is, 2021-22.

The official statement said, “Speaking on the occasion, President Kovind conveyed his good wishes to the envoys on their appointment. He noted that India has enjoyed warm and friendly relations with all the three countries and that our ties were deeply rooted in a common vision of peace and prosperity."

"He also thanked their Governments for supporting India’s candidature for the non-permanent seat of UN Security Council for the term 2021-22,” it added.

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President underlined the importance of cooperation

He also underlined the importance of global cooperation that has been uncovered by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. President Kovind also expressed confidence in the international community for coming up with a credible solution to the global health crisis.

“President Kovind remarked that the Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need for greater global cooperation to ensure our collective health and economic well-being. He further expressed his optimism that the international community will soon find a solution to the pandemic and will emerge stronger and more resilient from the crisis,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, acquiring support among the members of the United Nations (UN) member states, India is in collaboration with other pro-reform countries while making continuous efforts to expand the UN Security Council (UNSC) members in both permanent and non-permanent categories, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last month. 

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