This was conveyed to Ban by External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in a meeting during which both leaders also discussed other crucial regional issues.
Krishna also said that the fight against piracy and international cooperation in counter-terrorism are global challenges to which India attaches priority, official spokesperson in the MEA Syed Akbaruddin said.
The UN Secretary General also met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during which he lauded India's efforts on public health and sustainable development.
"Welcome back to New Delhi, the city where u (you) began your illustrious diplomatic career 'friend of India'," Akbaruddin quoted Krishna as having said while greeting Ban. PTI PYK
