- India will host a special virtual Summit on the 12th and 13th of this month called ‘Voice of Global South Summit’.
- Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, the theme of the Summit is Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose. He said, the Summit envisages bringing together countries of the Global South and sharing their perspectives and priorities on a common platform across a whole range of issues.
- More than 120 countries are being invited to this Summit. This initiative is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabha Vikas, Sabka Vishwas Aur Sabka Prayas, and India’s principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
- At this conference, different perspectives and priorities on issues of different countries will be shared on a single platform. Developing countries including the Global South will get a chance to put forward their issues, concerns, and priorities.
- The summit will focus on issues such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine conflict, and rising food, fertilizer, and fuel prices.
India to host virtual ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ on Jan 12-13
