India hosted the second Voice of Global South Summit on November 17, 2023. The summit was attended by over 100 countries from across the Global South.
In his opening remarks, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of the summit as a platform for the Global South to come together and share their priorities. He also noted that the summit was a success of the Global South countries themselves, who had worked together to make it happen.
The summit focused on a number of key issues:
- Climate change and sustainable development: The summit called for increased action on climate change and sustainable development. It also highlighted the importance of ensuring that the Global South has access to the resources and technologies it needs to meet these challenges.
- Economic development: The summit discussed ways to promote economic development in the Global South. It also emphasized the importance of inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
- Peace and security: The summit condemned terrorism and violence. It also called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflict.
In addition to these decisions, the summit also saw the launch of the DAKSHIN Centre of Excellence, a new initiative to promote knowledge sharing and capacity building in the Global South.
The second Voice of Global South Summit was a major success for India and the Global South. The summit demonstrated the growing strength and unity of the Global South and its commitment to working together to address the challenges of the 21st century.
The second Voice of Global South Summit was a significant event that marked the growing importance of the Global South in the global arena. The summit’s focus on climate change, sustainable development, and economic growth reflects the key priorities of the Global South.
The summit’s decisions are likely to have a significant impact on the Global South. The African Union’s permanent membership in the G20 will give the continent a greater voice in global decision-making. The commitments to increased financing and technology for climate change and sustainable development will help the Global South address these challenges. And the initiatives on millets, ocean-based economies, and value chain mapping and certification are all aimed at promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth in the Global South.
The second Voice of Global South Summit was a major step forward for the Global South. The summit demonstrated the growing strength and unity of the Global South and its commitment to working together to address the challenges of the 21st century.