New York, Feb. 4 -- India has emphasised strengthening its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, stated at the UNDP Executive Board session that India values its six-decade collaboration with UNDP, particularly in areas like poverty eradication, climate change, and SDG localisation.

Ambassador Harish P also emphasised that UN reforms should prioritise development and strengthen South-South cooperation within the UN system.

In a post on X, the Indian mission said, "PR Parvathaneni Harish delivered India's statement at the First Regular session of UNDP/ UNFPA/ UNOPS Executive Board for the Interactive Dialogue with the UNDP Administrator. Reaffirmed India'...