It's India's Duty To Become "Voice Of Global South": S Jaishankar
NDTV
The global South largely refers to developing countries in Asia, Africa, and South America.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said it is India's duty to become the voice of the global South, or the developing world, which is facing several challenges at present and is looking at New Delhi with high hopes.
Earlier in the day, his ministry announced India will host a virtual summit on January 12 and 13 to bring together countries of the global South and share their common concerns, interests, and perspectives relating to various global challenges.
The global South largely refers to developing countries in Asia, Africa, and South America.
"Today, developing countries are worried due to issues like rising prices of oil, food, and fertilizers. They are also concerned about mounting debt and worsening economic conditions. Thus, it is our duty to become the voice of such countries, known as the global South in diplomatic terms," said Mr Jaishankar while talking about India's G20 presidency which it assumed early last month.
