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Need for articulating voice of Global South in international institutions & reforming them came across clearly during Voice of Global Summit, says Foreign Secy Vinay Mohan Kwatra

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday said India's G20 presidency will capture the sentiment and views of the entire developing world. He said that the need for articulating the voice of Global South in international institutions and for reforming them came across clearly during the Voice of Global Summit. Briefing media after the conclusion of the two day Summit, Mr Kwatra said a total of 125 countries participated in this new and unique initiative. These included 29 countries from Latin America and Carribbean, 47 countries from Africa, seven countries from Europe, 31 countries from Asia and 11 countries from Oceania.<br />'' <br />'' The Foreign Secretary said that Voice of Global South Summit came at a time which is particularly difficult for the developing world facing as it is numerous challenges across economic and political domains. He said there was uniform acknowledgement that the agenda of the Summit echoed the priorities, perspectives and concerns of the developing world.<br />'' <br />''Mr Kwatra said many of the participating leaders and Ministers asked India to carry their voices into the G20 and other international groupings. There was a clear sentiment that the Global South is being adversely impacted by developments that they did not have a role in creating, and do not have a voice as well in how these should be addressed.

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