'Respond, Recognize, Respect, and Reform': PM Modi addresses 'Voice of Global South Summit'

New Delhi, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Jan 12) underscored the importance of the 'equivalent voice' of the Global South on the international platform and reiterated that their voice is the voice of India, and their priorities are India's too.

 

 

 

 

Speaking virtually at the inaugural leaders' session of 'Voice of Global South: For human-centric development', PM Modi said, "We supported each other in the fight against foreign rule and we can do it again in this century to create a new world order that will ensure the welfare of our citizens. Your voice is India's voice and your priorities are India's priorities."

 

The Summit envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform. He said India has always shared its development experience with the Global South. "The need of the hour is to identify simple, scalable and sustainable solutions that can transform our societies and economies. Despite the challenges the developing world faces, I remain optimistic that our time is coming. The need of the hour is also to identify simple, scalable and sustainable solutions that can transform our societies and economies," added PM Modi.

 

 

 

 

 

On India sharing its development model with the Global South, PM Modi said, "We, the global South, have the largest stakes in the future. Three-fourths of humanity live in our countries. India has always shared its development experience with the global south. Our development partnerships cover all geographies and diverse sectors. We supplied medicines and vaccines to over 100 countries during the pandemic. India has always stood for the greater role of developing countries in determining our common future."

 

 

He also called for a global agenda of 'Respond, Recognize, Respect, and Reform' to re-energise the world. "Respond to the priorities of the Global South by framing an inclusive and balanced international agenda. Recognize that the principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities' applies to all global challenges. Respect the sovereignty of all nations, the rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes. Reform international institutions, including the United Nations, to make them more relevant," the Prime Minister further said. He also extended his greetings for a happy and fulfilling 2023 to Global South countries on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians.