New Delhi: India hosted the third edition of the Voice of Global South Summit today, centered around the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' which translates to "the world is one family." This event is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guiding principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas' (Together for everyone's growth, trust, and effort).

The summit aims to unite nations from the Global South, allowing them to share their perspectives and priorities on a broad spectrum of global challenges. With the overarching theme "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future," this third edition seeks to build upon the discussions held in previous summits. The focus is on critical issues like conflicts, food and energy security, and climate change, all of which have a significant impact on developing nations.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the summit involves virtual sessions and includes a Leaders' Session and Ministerial Sessions. Prime Minister Modi will lead the inaugural session, which will focus on the same central theme: "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future."

The summit includes 10 Ministerial Sessions addressing specific sectors:

• Foreign Ministers will discuss "Charting a Unique Paradigm for Global South."
• Health Ministers will explore the "One World-One Health" approach.
• Youth Ministers will deliberate on "Youth Engagement for a Better Future."
• Commerce/Trade Ministers will present their perspectives on "Trade for Development."
• Information & Technology Ministers will focus on "DPIs for Development: A Global South Approach."
• Finance Ministers will emphasize "People-Centric Approaches to Global Finance."
• A second Foreign Ministers' Session will tackle "Global South and Global Governance."
• Energy Ministers will address "Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future."
• Education Ministers will prioritize "Human Resource Development from a Global South Perspective."
• Environment Ministers will discuss "Pathways for Progress in Mitigating Climate Change."

The inaugural edition of this summit was held in January 2023, followed by the second summit in November 2023, both in virtual formats. Over 100 countries from the Global South participated in the previous editions. The feedback from these nations played a significant role in shaping the agenda for the G-20 Summit under India’s Presidency, particularly in the G-20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.

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