‘India Did Not Forget Us’: Leaders of Global South Thank New Delhi for Post-Pandemic Support
1 year, 6 months ago

‘India Did Not Forget Us’: Leaders of Global South Thank New Delhi for Post-Pandemic Support

News 18  

Guyana, St. Lucia, Bhutan, Maldives and Mauritius thanked India at the United Nations for casting the spotlight on Global South during G20 New Delhi and across multilateral forums and helping with their post-pandemic economic recovery. Guyanese foreign minister Hugh Todd said India now has a seat at the table and is taking nations of the Global South on board. Listen to them pic.twitter.com/Fft4zaq82Z — Dr. S. Jaishankar September 24, 2023 Bhutan’s foreign minister Tandi Dorji pointed to Vaccine Maitri, a humanitarian initiative undertaken by the Indian government to provide COVID-19 vaccines to countries around the world, and said it is one of the biggest examples of how India has partnered with nations of the Global South. pic.twitter.com/V8OTzmS1DY— Ruchira Kamboj September 24, 2023 Maldivian foreign minister Ahmed Khaleel, Mauritian foreign minister Maneesh Gobin and Saint Lucia foreign minister Alva Romanus Baptiste pointed out that India is helping several countries of the Global South with infrastructure and sustainable development projects.

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India’s geopolitical vision should be larger
2 days, 16 hours ago

India’s geopolitical vision should be larger

The Hindu  

Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their “noble mission” to end the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. India has been an active net contributor to global public good whether through the ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, robust climate action which includes establishing the International Solar Alliance, the sharing …

How India will steer itself to a leadership role in the shifting world order
1 week, 3 days ago

How India will steer itself to a leadership role in the shifting world order

Firstpost  

What the world needs the most today is leadership or a world order of mutuality. India must fill the gap Henry Kissinger’s World Order argues that a world order underlines structured interaction among nation-states to ensure stability. Kissinger’s subjective analysis of the American, Chinese, European, Indian, Islamic, Japanese, and Russian views of the world is designed to foreground the US’ …

2025 a make-or-break year for multilateralism: Vikram Misri presses for urgent UNSC reform
1 week, 4 days ago

2025 a make-or-break year for multilateralism: Vikram Misri presses for urgent UNSC reform

Firstpost  

At Raisina Dialogue 2025, Vikram Misri highlights India’s confidence in Viksit Bharat and the pressing need for multilateral reforms Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi on Wednesday, during the session titled The Big Picture: The World in 50 Minutes, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stressed the urgency of UN reforms, warning that 2025 is a make-or-break moment for …

Who should be the leader of Global South? Here what Nepal thinks
1 week, 5 days ago

Who should be the leader of Global South? Here what Nepal thinks

Firstpost  

Nepal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba said that both countries are equipped to lead in different issues depending on their expertise adding that one nation for every issue is not sustainable for the Global South Should India be the leader of the Global South or China? Speaking at Firstpost’s IdeasPod as part of the annual Raisina Dialogue organised …

Not a North-South battle, but a battle of justice for all
1 week, 5 days ago

Not a North-South battle, but a battle of justice for all

Hindustan Times  

Collectively, we are faced with a more turbulent and demanding global situation. India and Norway have many common areas of interests and values, sustainable oceans being one of them Amidst this mixed picture, I have found inspiration and reassurance in exchanges with my Indian counterpart and friend, minister of external affairs S Jaishankar. Despite being geographically far apart, Norway and …

China’s rise hampers India's effort to become Global South leader: Army chief
2 weeks ago

China’s rise hampers India's effort to become Global South leader: Army chief

Hindustan Times  

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday said that China's rise as a dominant economic and strategic force "hampers" India's effort to be the natural leader of the Global South. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial lecture in Delhi. Speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial lecture in …

Understanding the global trade tariff war through Indian perspective
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Understanding the global trade tariff war through Indian perspective

Firstpost  

A more equitable global trading order is needed where the voice of the Global South matters most. Global South and International Trade There is a need to look at how the US and China trade war is going to have an impact on the Global South countries, which account for, as per the UNCTAD report of 2023 account for “ …

India’s developmental model could be template for other countries: CEA Nageswaran
1 month ago

India’s developmental model could be template for other countries: CEA Nageswaran

ABP News  

Johannesburg, Feb 26 : India’s developmental experiences could be a template for other countries, Chief Economic Adviser to the government Dr V Anantha Nageswaran told a seminar of leading South African and Indian expatriate business leaders here. “The outcomes will be subject to global factors, but what the Government of India has been trying to do in the last ten …

Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel says India is leading power of Global South
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel says India is leading power of Global South

Op India  

Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel on Thursday expressed confidence in India’s abilities and said that the country is a leading power of the global south. When asked about the wars taking place in the world such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the impact of the change of regime in US with new negotiations opening, would stability usher in the region …

2025: The year ahead for India and its diplomacy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2025: The year ahead for India and its diplomacy

Firstpost  

India cannot hope to be immune to the collateral consequences for the international system of such muscle-flexing and self-aggrandisement by Trump’s America even if we remain sanguine about managing the Trump presidency because of the good Modi-Trump chemistry and his appointees to key positions who are India-friendly With active conflicts raging in Europe and West Asia, the enduring hegemonic impulses …

The US, China and India must pursue policies aimed at the common global good
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The US, China and India must pursue policies aimed at the common global good

Live Mint  

In the evolving landscape of global economics, the world’s three largest economies confront distinct yet interconnected challenges. India’s democracy must evolve to focus on long-term development over short-term political gains. To make consumption a significant driver of growth, China must enhance social safety nets, promote service-sector growth, inject substantial fiscal stimulus, incentivize spending and undertake income redistribution among the middle …

India’s leadership has a valuable role to play in a multipolar world
3 months ago

India’s leadership has a valuable role to play in a multipolar world

Live Mint  

The world is at a crossroads. India’s emphasis on a rule-based international order, advocacy of collaboration to solve shared issues and commitment to democratic values position it as a stabilizing force in an increasingly complex global order. Initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance showcase India’s commitment to drive global progress on sustainable development, climate resilience …

An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking
3 months ago

An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking

The Hindu  

The hallmark of mature leaders is to resolve disputes peacefully and not let them escalate into conflicts. Second, India must not deviate from its “One China” policy by appearing to support Taiwan’s independence or to play the “Tibet” card. With the U.S. under Trump 2.0 threatening to hike tariffs on Chinese imports, India’s large and fast-expanding market offers a growth …

Is Global Times' India swipe a sign of China's unease in South Asia?
3 months, 1 week ago

Is Global Times' India swipe a sign of China's unease in South Asia?

Firstpost  

The Global Times critique of India portrays China’s unease as New Delhi deepens ties with its South Asian neighbours India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss key issues including maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control and restoring frozen bilateral ties. Shifting regional dynamics India’s handling of …

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In his meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia, on Oct 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that maintaining the steady growth of India-China relations was critical for the two countries and peoples. Against a complex international landscape, cooperation between India and China, two engines of economic growth, could help …

Why India’s efforts to engage Global South is a forceful idea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why India’s efforts to engage Global South is a forceful idea

Firstpost  

Today, about 40 per cent of global trade, 50 per cent of manufacturing and a significant share of high-tech products are accounted for by the Global South As the Global South continues to evolve, there is much speculation about its future form and structure, especially considering the rise of economic and geopolitical powers like China and India within the non-West …

Grand Strategy | How minilateralism is reshaping global order
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Grand Strategy | How minilateralism is reshaping global order

Hindustan Times  

Notwithstanding United States President-elect Donald Trump’s warning to the BRICS nations of 100% tariffs if the grouping created a new currency to challenge the US dollar, the future of the international order remains decisively minilateral. Today, key discussions on global and regional public goods, norms, and solutions to global and regional challenges aren’t taking place at the United Nations General …

A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana was exceptionally well designed to achieve multiple objectives. It was India’s latest foray into summit diplomacy covering three different geographic regions — Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean — and encompassed an extensive interaction on bilateral, regional and global issues. This West African nation’s international heft has been increasing, as …

India Not Expansionist, Doesn't Usurp Resources: PM Modi In Guyana
4 months, 1 week ago

India Not Expansionist, Doesn't Usurp Resources: PM Modi In Guyana

ABP News  

Georgetown, Nov 21 India has never moved forward with the expansionist mindset and always stayed away from the feeling of grabbing others' resources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Highlighting India's priority to ensure the welfare of the developing nations, Modi said a united voice of the Global South is crucial. "This is the time for the awakening of …

Ours is not expansionist mindset, grabbing others' resources: PM Modi in Guyana
4 months, 1 week ago

Ours is not expansionist mindset, grabbing others' resources: PM Modi in Guyana

India Today  

India has never moved forward with an expansionist mindset and always stayed away from the feeling of grabbing others' resources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Highlighting India's priority to ensure the welfare of the developing nations, Modi said a united voice of the Global South is crucial. "This is the time for the awakening of the Global South," …

PM Modi’s diplomacy: Putting ‘Global South’ first, from Brazil to Nigeria
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi’s diplomacy: Putting ‘Global South’ first, from Brazil to Nigeria

Firstpost  

PM Modi’s visits to Nigeria and Guyana, along with his participation at the G20 Summit in Brazil, hold immense significance in the context of India’s decisive leadership in consolidating the Global South and championing a multilateral world order Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation at the G20 Summit held in Brazil on 18-19 November holds immense significance in the current geopolitical …

PM Modi’s Nigeria visit boosts strategic ties and Global South support
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi’s Nigeria visit boosts strategic ties and Global South support

Firstpost  

In his first visit to Nigeria, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted by President Bola Tinubu in capital Abuja, where both spoke of a new chapter in their strategic partnerships in the areas of defense, energy, technology, trade and development. The leaders of Nigeria and India pledged stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during a meeting on Sunday …

Rise of the Global South will change the world
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rise of the Global South will change the world

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY "We face serious and existential challenges at regional and international levels, a matter that necessitates consensus among major countries. We count on this economic bloc to be a voice for the Global South and developing countries," said Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in an interview with Russia Today. These proposals respond to the Global South's urgent need …

Jagdeep Dhankhar calls on countries to combat climate change: “Greatest threat to humanity”
7 months, 1 week ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar calls on countries to combat climate change: “Greatest threat to humanity”

The Hindu  

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on all the countries to collectively focus their efforts on combating climate change which he described as the greatest threat to humanity. While addressing the inaugural session of the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry India Africa Business Conclave on Wednesday, Mr. Dhankhar said, " I'm confident that deliberations will. It is critical for all countries to …

Global South Summit: Jaishankar Stresses 'Reformed Multilateralism’ As Global Order Faces Critical Challenges
7 months, 1 week ago

Global South Summit: Jaishankar Stresses 'Reformed Multilateralism’ As Global Order Faces Critical Challenges

ABP News  

New Delhi: India on Saturday once again strongly pitched for reforms of key multilateral institutions, saying it is an "undeniable" fact that when the global order faced "critical challenges", solutions did not emerge from them. In his address at the third India-hosted virtual Voice of the Global South Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also called for facilitating low-cost financing …

'The world is living in uncertainty' - PM Modi at 3rd Voice of Global South Summit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'The world is living in uncertainty' - PM Modi at 3rd Voice of Global South Summit

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks, highlighted the critical juncture at which the summit is taking place. Modi emphasised the importance of unity among these nations, stating, "It is the need of the hour that nations of Global South unite and stand together in one voice and be each other's strength." The 3rd Voice of Global South Summit …

India emerges as Voice of Global South in China-fearing World
9 months, 1 week ago

India emerges as Voice of Global South in China-fearing World

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th G7 summit on June 14, 2024, in the city of Fasano in Apulia, Italy. Freshly re-elected, PM Modi’s attendance at the G7 summit signals a robust continuation of his administration’s foreign policy initiatives, particularly his advocacy for the Global South. Then, Modi put forward the concern of ending monopolies in technology, one of …

Global South believes in India, China doesn't participate in meetings: Jaishankar
1 year ago

Global South believes in India, China doesn't participate in meetings: Jaishankar

India TV News  

Tokyo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday underscored India's leadership in the Global South, saying that 125 countries of the platform placed their trust in India while China had skipped two meetings convened by New Delhi last year to listen to their concerns. The minister said India hosted two meetings on the voice of the Global South which represented …

India maintains a fine balance in the Global North-South equation
1 year, 1 month ago

India maintains a fine balance in the Global North-South equation

Firstpost  

The North may not be happy with India’s ‘leadership’ of the Global South, but it sees India as a safer partner in the power transition that is taking place than China which has made deep inroads into the Global South India is taking the “leadership” of the Global South but is also strengthening its ties with the Global North.. The …

'World does not give things easily, sometimes one has to seize it': EAM Jaishankar on India's permanent UNSC membership
1 year, 2 months ago

'World does not give things easily, sometimes one has to seize it': EAM Jaishankar on India's permanent UNSC membership

Firstpost  

Highlighting the increasing global backing for India’s permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that sometimes things are not given generously and one has to seize it. On the relevance of the UN, the EAM said that in many ways, the limitations of the UN are now showing and that the organisation used …

India can export military systems to Global South countries: IAF chief
1 year, 3 months ago

India can export military systems to Global South countries: IAF chief

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s growing indigenous defence capability has opened the doors for partnerships with the countries of the Global South, and fighter jets, combat helicopters and missile systems hold export potential, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Friday. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari “Platforms like the light combat aircraft, light combat …

PM Modi writes: Dawn of a new multilateralism
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi writes: Dawn of a new multilateralism

Hindustan Times  

Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 presidency. Inclusivity also infused India’s domestic approach to G20, making it a people’s presidency that befits the world’s largest democracy. Through “Jan Bhagidari” events, G20 reached 1.4 billion citizens, involving all states and Union Territories as partners, On substantive elements, India ensured that international attention was directed to broader developmental aims, …

Dawn of a new multilateralism
1 year, 4 months ago

Dawn of a new multilateralism

Hindustan Times  

Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 presidency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the G20 Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 9 Assuming the G20 Chair, India sought to offer the world an alternative to the status quo, a shift from GDP-centric to human-centric progress. Inclusivity also infused India’s domestic approach to G20, making …

Global South Is Ready To Take Big Responsibility On Global Issues: PM Modi At Key Summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Global South Is Ready To Take Big Responsibility On Global Issues: PM Modi At Key Summit

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking at the concluding leaders session of the Voice of Global South Summit that was hosted by India virtually on Friday said, "Global South is ready to take big responsibility on global issues." He also emphasised that Global South wants its autonomy and is ready to take big responsibilities in world affairs. Further, he said …

At a Global South summit, Modi urges leaders to unite against challenges from the Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 4 months ago

At a Global South summit, Modi urges leaders to unite against challenges from the Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders of developing nations to unite in the face of growing challenges due to the Israel-Hamas war as he convened a virtual summit of more than 100 countries Friday. “This is the time when the countries of the Global South should unite for the greater global good,” Modi said in a …

Bloc getting voice for first time due to joint efforts, says PM Modi at 2nd Voice of Global South Summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Bloc getting voice for first time due to joint efforts, says PM Modi at 2nd Voice of Global South Summit

Firstpost  

“…Geographically, the Global South has always existed, but it is getting a voice for the first time and this is because of the joint efforts. We are more than 100 countries but our priorities are similar…,” said PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Global South has geographically always existed but it is getting a voice for …

The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions
1 year, 4 months ago

The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions

The Diplomat  

Claims of a “new Middle East” have been quashed as the “old Middle East” has returned with a vengeance: The devastating October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel have been followed by unprecedented Israeli attacks on Gaza and the resumption of prolonged Israel-Palestine hostilities. Beyond the Modi government’s unequivocal support for Israel the latest hostilities in the Middle East hold …

G20 success: We must pursue promises of the New Delhi Declaration
1 year, 4 months ago

G20 success: We must pursue promises of the New Delhi Declaration

Live Mint  

Much has been said about the G20 processes in India over the past one year. Interestingly, as much as it was a spectacle to behold, given its variety of cultural performances, the G20 under India’s presidency was also hailed as a substantive victory for the country and the Global South. Through the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, India has aimed at …

India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands
1 year, 6 months ago

India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Group of 20 Summit, hosted by India earlier this month, couldn’t have gone better for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As India heads to the United Nations, the allegations have “thrown cold water on India’s G20 achievements,” said Happymon Jacob, founder of the New Delhi-based Council for Strategic and Defense Research. The U.N. Security Council, he said, …

Dominica supports India's bid for permanent UNSC membership, calls Delhi 'very important global player'
1 year, 6 months ago

Dominica supports India's bid for permanent UNSC membership, calls Delhi 'very important global player'

India TV News  

India has emerged as a "very important global player" and deserves to be considered as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, said Dominica's Foreign Minister Vince Henderson on Saturday on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. But I will say today that we believe that India is emerging as a very important …

China, at UN, presents itself as a member of the Global South as alternative to a Western model
1 year, 6 months ago

China, at UN, presents itself as a member of the Global South as alternative to a Western model

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — China told assembled world leaders Thursday that it considers itself part of the Global South, saying it identifies with the goals and challenges of less-developed nations and offering them an alternative to what it has long called “Western hegemony.” The message came from a second-tier official after the country’s powerful president, Xi Jinping, skipped the annual U.N. …

The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit
1 year, 6 months ago

The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit

The Hindu  

Reports of the death of multilateralism are greatly exaggerated, it would seem, from the outcomes of the G-20 summit in India, especially the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. Throughout India’s G-20 presidency, no ministerial meeting had been able to issue a joint statement and the ‘Sherpas’ most closely involved with negotiations said they often thought that they could not bring all …

From New Delhi to New York: Bring the G20 momentum to the UN
1 year, 6 months ago

From New Delhi to New York: Bring the G20 momentum to the UN

Hindustan Times  

A week ago, all eyes were on New Delhi as world leaders gathered under India’s presidency for the G20 summit. This is why India’s ambitious G20 programme this year, culminating in the timely New Delhi Declaration, has been so valuable. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out in New Delhi while paying tribute to India’s presidency, the G20 countries account …

When India and China speak for Global South
1 year, 6 months ago

When India and China speak for Global South

Hindustan Times  

The Global South is a vague term – it is supposed to capture a diverse group of 130-odd countries, encapsulating two-thirds of the world’s population, and covers Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific Islands, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Speaking at the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation in May 2023, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea described Indian …

Patralekha Chatterjee | Many challenges for India as voice of Global South'
1 year, 6 months ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Many challenges for India as voice of Global South'

Deccan Chronicle  

As India positions itself as a key, if not the champion of the “Global South", a question comes to mind. Despite all the buzz around it, the term “Global South” does not figure explicitly in the G-20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration released last week. “Can India Challenge China for Leadership of the ‘Global South’?”, asked the New York Times recently. …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | G-20 Summit | The big wins and the takeaways
1 year, 6 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | G-20 Summit | The big wins and the takeaways

The Hindu  

So, here are the big takeaways from the 18th G20 Summit in Delhi 1. But what’s important to remember is that no G20 thus far has failed to put out a joint declaration, and India ensure that record is kept- and skilful negotiations by India’s Sherpa team and officials on this Summit, have actually made it much easier for the …

UNGA President applauds India’s leadership, says G20 declaration testament to diplomatic skills, dexterity of PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

UNGA President applauds India’s leadership, says G20 declaration testament to diplomatic skills, dexterity of PM Modi

Firstpost  

Francis stressed that India is a key player and one of the largest countries in the world with a dynamic growing market, increasingly a technological leader, a leader in the G77 and China group, which is the largest developing countries’ group in the UN system. Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, commended Prime …

The Global South should have a bigger voice
1 year, 6 months ago

The Global South should have a bigger voice

China Daily  

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY India has set several new benchmarks during its G20 presidency. Besides themes of climate finance, women-led development, sustainable development, agriculture and food security, digital public infrastructure and the ongoing Ukraine crisis, G20 policy priority has put the focus on the concerns of the Global South. However, the G20 presidency, passing from Indonesia to India to Brazil to …

G20 Summit: What India showed the world — and what it hid
1 year, 6 months ago

G20 Summit: What India showed the world — and what it hid

Al Jazeera  

Modi’s face and India’s diplomatic nous were on display. They need a daily income from their sales to survive – but clearly don’t figure in the Modi government’s agenda to push India as the voice of the long-suffering Global South. But it’s next to one of the busiest roads in the city and near the Supreme Court of India, so …

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