India to host third Voice of Global South Summit

India to host third Voice of Global South Summit virtually on August 17, focusing on sustainable future for developing countries.

India will host the third Voice of Global South Summit in the virtual format on August 17 with a view to pitch for a sustainable future for the developing countries.

The summit is expected to act as a platform to expand discussions held in the previous meets on a range of complex challenges such as conflicts, food and energy security crises and climate change — all of which affect the Global South.

The previous editions of the summit saw the participation of over 100 countries from the Global South.

"India will host the third Voice of Global South Summit on August 17," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said noting that the theme of the summit will be "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future".

"This unique initiative began as an extension of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas', and is underpinned by India's philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family)," it said.

The third edition of the summit envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform across a whole range of issues.

"At the summit, the countries of the Global South would continue deliberations on challenges, priorities, and solutions for the Global South, particularly in the developmental domain," the MEA said in a statement.