Taking G-20 to the last mile, leaving none behind: Narendra Modi

The phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) has translated into a call for human-centric progress during India’s G20 Presidency, writes Prime Minister Narendra Modi

‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India’s G-20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress. As One Earth, we are coming together to nurture our planet. As One Family, we support each other in the pursuit of growth. And we move together towards a shared future — One Future - which is an undeniable truth in these interconnected times.

The post-pandemic world order is very different from the world before it. There are three important changes, among others.

First, there is a growing realisation that a shift away from a GDP-centric view of the world to a human-centric view is needed.

Second, the world is recognising the importance of resilience and reliability in global supply chains.

Third, there is a collective call for boosting multilateralism through the reform of global institutions.

Our G-20 Presidency has played the role of a catalyst in these shifts.

In December 2022, when we took over the Presidency from Indonesia, I had written that a mindset shift must be catalysed by the G-20. This was especially needed in the context of mainstreaming the marginalised aspirations of developing countries, the Global South and Africa.