Calling India a longstanding part of Global South, High Commissioner of Jamaica, Jason Keats said that India has, over the years championed the interest and concerns of the global south in the International arena, playing a leadership role.
"Government of India initiated hosting a special and important event, Voice of Global South Summit. India's G20 Presidency provides a strong opportunity to many countries to bring their voice and ideas into the dialogue and discussions of the G20," Dzuliashvili said during an interview wi
Prayut Chan-o-cha said that Global South must remain united and presented three ideas on how nations can leverage India's G20 chairmanship to amplify the voice of developing nations in global governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the importance of the 'equivalent voice' of the Global South on the international platform and reiterated that their voice is the voice of India, and their priorities are India's too.
During the special virtual summit, 'The Voice of Global South' which is slated to take place on January 12-13, the Foreign Ministers' session will focus on priorities of the global south and ensuring a conducive environment.
Stephane Dujarric said that UN Chief Antonio Guterres has been vocal about how the developing nations have been impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
India is hosting the Voice of Global South Summit on January 12 and 13 to bring together countries of the global south and share their perspective on a common platform. This summit is being held under the theme of "Unity of Voice and Unity of Purpose."
As many as 120 countries will participate in the summit on January 13-14. Ten to 20 countries will be part of one session and two lead sessions will be hosted by Prime Minister, the foreign secretary said.
The external affairs minister said India has also sought to be the voice of Global South on many issues of concern. "We have not only tried to articulate their interest and anxieties but also tried to see whether we can serve as a bridge in the council," he added.
New York [US], September 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Saturday said one of the key takeaways from his visit to the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was how India is being perceived as the "Voice of the Global South."