'World Is Living In Uncertainty, War-like Situations...': PM Modi Calls For Unity Among Global South Nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday the world is living in uncertainty while underling that war-like situations have raised challenges in developmental journey of nations.

Speaking at the 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit, the Prime Minister gave a call that the countries of the Global South unite, stand together in one voice and become each other’s strength.

He highlighted terrorism, extremism, and separatism pose a serious threat to our society.

“We are meeting at a time when the world is living in uncertainty… War-like situations have raised challenges in our developmental journey. We are already facing the challenges of climate change, but we are also worried about health, food, and energy security. Terrorism, extremism, and separatism pose a serious threat to our society. Technology divide and economic and social challenges related to technology are also coming forward. Global Governance and Financial Institutions built in the last decade have proven to be incapable of fighting the challenges faced in this century,” he said.

PM Modi said that India took forward G20 in a development-oriented approach and made agenda based on expectations, aspirations, priorities of Global South.

“When India took over the G20 presidency in 2022 we pledged that we will give G20 a new image. Voice of Global Summit became a platform where we widely discussed development issues and priorities. Based on the aspirations, hopes, and priorities of the Global South, India prepared its G20 agenda. G20 was conducted with an inclusive and development-oriented approach. The biggest example was the historic moment when the African Union got permanent membership in the G20,” he added.

PM Modi called upon leaders to take a positive approach while raising the voice of Global South.

“Voice of Global South Summit is a platform where we can give voice to the needs and aspirations of those who remain unheard. I believe, our strength lies in our unity, and we will move in a new direction. UN is organising the ‘Summit of the Future’ next month, where deliberations are going on for the ‘Pact for the Future’. Can we unitedly take a positive approach so that we raise the voice of Global South through this pact?” he said.

Leaders from other countries including Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus also attend the summit virtually.