Global South adversely impacted by crisis caused by global conflicts: PM Modi at G20
PM Narendra Modi while addressing the maiden session of the Rio G20 Summit on Monday pointed out that the countries of the Global South are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel and fertiliser crisis caused by global conflicts (read Ukraine and Gaza) and in that context supported Brazil's initiative for a 'Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty'. Addressing the session titled 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty', Modi noted that the G20 discussions can only be successful when «we keep in mind the challenges and priorities of the Global South».
«This is an important step towards the implementation of the Deccan high-level principles for Food security, adopted at the New Delhi Summit.»
Simultaneously, the PM called for reforms of the global institutions which has also been a key priority at the Brics as well as for G20 hosts Brazil and South Africa, among other countries. «And just as we amplified the voice of the Global South by granting permanent membership of G20 to the African Union during the New Delhi Summit, we will reform institutions of global governance.» The second session of the G20 Summit focused on reforms of Global institutions.
Modi further pointed out, «The people-centric decisions taken at the G20 Summit in New Delhi have been taken forward during Brazil's Presidency. It is a matter of great satisfaction that we prioritised SDG goals. We focused on inclusive development, women-led development, and youth power. And gave wings to the hopes and aspirations of the Global
