Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar. (File Photo) Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar. (File Photo)Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar has met the new UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed matters related to counter terrorism and poverty alleviation. They discussed issues related to counter terrorism, poverty alleviation, sustainable development and Africa, according to a statement released by the Indian embassy in Berlin. Akbar also held bilateral meetings with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini; Foreign Minister of Argentina Susana Malcorra; Foreign Minister of The Netherlands Bert Koenders; and the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.

Source: Indian Express February 18, 2017 12:49 UTC