Let’s work unitedly to confront pressing challenges: PM Modi to Global South
NEW DELHI, Aug 17 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on the countries of the Global South to work unitedly in dealing with food and energy security crises and challenges of terrorism as he flagged concerns over consequences of “uncertainties” around the world.
In his opening address at the third edition of the Voice of Global South Summit hosted by India virtually, Modi said India will make an initial contribution of USD 25 million to the ‘Social Impact Fund’ that aims to develop digital public infrastructure (DPI) in the Global South.
The prime minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to sharing its capabilities with the Global South or the developing countries to promote mutual trade, and inclusive development, and to achieve sustainable development goals.
Modi said there has been an “atmosphere of uncertainty” around the world and it has not yet fully come out of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, adding new challenges to development are being faced due to wars.
“We are already facing the challenges of climate change, and now there are also concerns about health security, food security, and energy security,” he said.
“Terrorism, extremism and separatism remain serious threats to our societies. Technology divide and new economic and social challenges related to technology are also emerging,” the prime minister said.
He said the global governance and financial institutions formed in the last century have been unable to fight the challenges of this century.
“It is the need of the hour that the countries of the Global South unite, stand together in one voice and become each other’s strength. Let us learn from each other’s experiences.”
