New York [US], October 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday will be addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on "Cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations (African Union)".

"Coming up tomorrow: UNSC High-Level Virtual Open Debate on Cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations (African Union). EAM Dr S Jaishankar will address the UNSC," tweeted the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York.

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African Union is a continental body that consists of 55 states belonging to the African continent. The African Union was launched as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 2002.

Earlier, Jaishankar on Sunday reaffirmed India's commitment to the United Nations on the 76th anniversary of UN Day.

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He reiterated the importance of reformed multilateralism that reflects rebalancing, fairness and multipolarity and said that it will always be a constructive force in enhancing UN's effectiveness and reliability. (ANI)

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