India is preparing to host the third edition of the Voice of the Global South Summit on August 17, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the virtual event. The summit will bring together nations from the Global South to discuss critical global issues such as conflicts, development challenges, and climate change. This event continues India’s efforts to amplify the voices and concerns of developing countries on the global stage, building on the success of previous summits.
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- India to host the third edition of the Voice of the Global South Summit on August 17, 2024.
- The event will be conducted virtually and led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Key issues to be addressed include conflicts, development challenges, and climate change.
- The summit aims to provide a platform for Global South countries to share perspectives and priorities.
- The first summit was held in January 2023, followed by the second in November 2023.
- Previous summits have seen participation from over 120 countries, focusing on global challenges like sustainable development and international cooperation.
- The inaugural summit’s theme was “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose,” while the second focused on “Together, for Everyone’s Growth, with Everyone’s Trust.”
- Ministerial sessions will feature ministers from various sectors, including foreign, education, finance, environment, energy, health, and trade.
- Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Global South Centre of Excellence, ‘Dakshin,’ during the summit.
- The ‘Dakshin’ center will serve as a hub for collaboration among Global South countries.
