Modi calls for unity among Global South partners to meet aspirations of humanity

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted his country's "path-breaking initiatives" for the Global South and proposed a Global Development Compact for the Global South, reports UNB.

He hoped that discussions held among the Global South partners would be duly reflected in the UN Summit of the Future.

Prime Minister Modi chaired the inaugural "Leaders' Session" of the 3rd "Voice of Global South Summit," where Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus joined virtually from Dhaka.

He called for unity among the Global South partners to meet the aspirations of the two-third of humanity.

PM Modi stressed the need for just and inclusive global governance, one that reflects the priorities of the Global South.

The leaders exchanged perspectives on the priorities and concerns of the Global South. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to share its experiences and capabilities with the Global South.

Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Prof Yunus to attend the summit.

This was Prof Yunus's first multilateral engagement after taking oath as head of interim government.

The inaugural session was held at Head of State/Government level and hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The theme of the Inaugural Leaders' Session is the same as the overarching theme of the Summit, "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future."