Global South

February 19, 2025 1:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in South Africa

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will travel to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, scheduled for February 20-21 in Johannesburg, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Jaishankar will attend the meeting at the invitation of South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. His visit is expected to strengthen India's engagement with G20 nations and amplify the voice of the Global South on key in...

February 3, 2025 9:40 PM

Ministers from over 20 countries to attend India Energy Week

Energy ministers from over 20 nations, including advanced economies, top energy producers, and key countries from the Global South, are set to participate in the upcoming India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 in the national capital from February 11 to 14, officials confirmed. In addition to ministers, the event will witness the presence of foreign ambassadors, heads of prominent international organizations, and 90 CEOs or executive board members from some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 energy cor...

December 3, 2024 8:12 PM

Must redesign global financial institutions, restructure debt to achieve SGDs in Global South: Amitabh Kant

India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, emphasized the urgent need to redesign global financial institutions and restructure debt to help countries in the Global South achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the 29th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi, Kant highlighted the alarming reality that many nations in the Global South spend more on debt interest payments than on critical sectors like education and healthcare. Addressing the session on "Development Through South-South C...

October 15, 2024 4:25 PM

India reaffirms support for Africa, calls UNSC exclusion a “historical injustice”

India has reiterated its unwavering commitment to Africa, with Ambassador Yojna Patel, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, calling for global action to address the continent’s challenges. Speaking at the UN General Assembly's plenary meeting on "Partnerships for Africa," Patel emphasized that Africa’s exclusion from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a permanent member is a "historical injustice" that must be corrected swiftly. Patel outlined India's initiatives ...

October 9, 2024 9:05 PM

President Murmu to become first Indian head of state to visit Algeria, Mauritania, Malawi

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to three African nations; Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from October 13-19, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Notably, this will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these three African nations. "It is coming at a time when the African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 during India's presidency last year. Africa is the core of the global south, as the PM had been driving the agenda. ...

October 3, 2024 11:52 PM

India has been vocal voice of Global South, offering countries like Jamaica pathway to development: PM Andrew Holness

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness lauded India for being a strong advocate for the Global South, highlighting its role in providing development pathways for countries like Jamaica. During his official visit to India, PM Holness termed the trip a success and praised India’s contributions to technological and skills development. "India has been the vocal voice of the Global South. India provides countries like Jamaica the pathway for development - both in terms of technology and management...

September 23, 2024 2:47 AM

“No Ocean can separate you from India”: PM Modi to Indian diaspora in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Indian diaspora at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, emphasized the unbreakable bond between India and its people, regardless of where they are in the world. He acknowledged the vital role the diaspora plays in strengthening the relationship between India and the United States. "You have connected India with America, and America with India. Your skill, talent, and commitment are unmatched. Despite being overseas, no ocean can separa...

September 23, 2024 2:26 AM

India is voice of Global South; the world listens when we speak: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's growing influence on the global stage during his address to the Indian diaspora in New York, asserting that "the world listens when India speaks." Highlighting India's role as a significant voice for the Global South, PM Modi said, "When India articulates a stance on a global platform, the world pays attention. Recently, when I stated that this is not the era of war, that message resonated deeply." This commitment was exemplified through the Voic...

September 17, 2024 2:22 PM

Work-life balance: Four-day week is catching on

Are you anxious that your boss is always tracking the number of hours you work? Do you sometimes feel like you are married to your job? Are you one of those who feels the need to work long hours just to prove your worth? Are 40 to 50 hours per week one too many? If your answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’, then stick with me. I have news for you. A four-day work week is becoming popular around the world, including the Global South. The U.A.E. has done it. And so have some other countries. ...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

G7 Summit: PM Modi to play important role, says Indian envoy to Italy

A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy to attend the G7 Summit, where India has been invited as an Outreach Country, the Indian ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao said that PM Modi will play an important role in one of the global platforms, to engage with other world leaders present at the G7 Summit on issues of importance to India, as well as to the Global South. Envoy Vani Rao said that PM Modi will also follow up on some of the key issues that were there during India's G20 pr...