India and Mali commemorate World Cotton Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York

India and Mali jointly organized an event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to commemorate World Cotton Day under the theme “Cotton for Sustainability: Livelihoods, Value Addition and Partnership.” The observance highlighted cotton's role in economic development, international trade, and poverty alleviation, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Discussions focused on producers' livelihoods, value addition, market access, sustainability, and technological partnerships, drawing perspectives from Indian parliamentarians, government officials, international organizations, and representatives from multiple member states.