At the 3rd edition of the Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the critical need for unity among developing nations to tackle pressing global issues. Inaugurating the virtual summit themed “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future,” Modi underscored the importance of collective action on various challenges that disproportionately affect developing countries.
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) on Saturday.
- The summit’s theme is “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future,” focusing on collaborative solutions among developing nations.
- Modi emphasized the need for unity to address critical issues like terrorism, extremism, climate change, and food and energy security.
- The summit reflects India’s commitment to inclusive development and its philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family).
- The virtual summit includes sessions at both Head of State/Government and Ministerial levels.
- Ten Ministerial Sessions will cover topics such as global governance, health, youth engagement, trade, digital public infrastructure, finance, energy, education, and climate change.
- Notable sessions include “Charting a Unique Paradigm for the Global South” and “One World-One Health.”
- Modi stressed that terrorism, extremism, and separatism are serious threats to societies and require a united approach.
- India previously hosted the inaugural VOGSS in January 2023 and the second summit in November 2023.
- Feedback from these summits has significantly influenced the G-20 agenda, including the G-20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.
