Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are now taking part in the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention that concludes in New Delhi today. <br />''<br />''<br />''The convention, which began on Saturday, is being organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to mark the beginning of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi. The convention also coincides with the fourth anniversary of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission.<br />'' <br />''Speaking on the occasion, the UN Chief congratulated Mr Modi for giving priority to sanitation. He said Clean India will be a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Mr Guterres said, to reach the Sustainable Development Goals, there is an urgent need to tackle the issue of sanitation as is being done in India. <br />''<br />''<br />''He said India is an example of how political will and commitment can help achieve safe sanitation. In her address, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, singers from 124 countries have sung Gandhiji's favourite hymn Vaishnav Jan which will be released today.<br />'' <br />''Fifty-three Ministers of Sanitation from around the world and more than 160 international representatives from 68 countries are participating in the convention. <br />''<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The international conference brings together Sanitation Ministers and other leaders in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) from around the world. Swachh Bharat Awards are also being distributed on the occasion.</span><br />