New Delhi, May 4 -- India and Angola underscored the urgent need for reforming the United Nations (UN) to reflect contemporary global realities, with both sides affirming their shared interest in ensuring effective transformation of international governance structures.

Speaking at a press conference following Angolan President Joao Lourenco's state visit on Saturday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said, "Honorable President Lourenco also mentioned about India playing a greater role in the world context and he sees a great role internationally, particularly in the UN system, the reform of the UN. Both have collective interest to ensure that the reform takes place effectively and reflects the c...