Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
In a major pitch for the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that developing countries must move from being “rule-takers” to “rule-shapers”. Giving a greater voice to the Global South, which comprises economically weaker and developing nations, was the key theme of PM Modi’s opening remarks as chair of the 18th BRICS Summit.
With Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Putin in attendance, PM Modi pointed to what he called a stark imbalance in global governance. The Prime Minister underlined that while countries of the Global South were on the “front row” when it comes to facing global challenges, they remain in the “back row” when decisions are made.
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GLOBAL SOUTH PITCH
“The current structure of global governance resembles a pyramid – power and decision-making are concentrated at the top, while the lower tiers consist of nations that are affected by these decisions yet unable to shape them,” PM Modi said.
“We must work to transform the Global South from rule-takers into rule-shapers,” he further said.
PM Modi asserted that the imbalance needed to be addressed by giving Global South countries a greater role in shaping global rules and institutions.
However, the Prime Minister made it clear at the outset that BRICS was not directed against any country.
“We are not against anyone. Rather, we strive to move forward with the approach of taking everyone along,” Modi said.
PM SUGGESTS 10-POINT ROADMAP
He pointed out that a “new and ambitious agenda” was required for the next two decades. For this, he suggested a 10-point roadmap that should focus on three pillars – representation, responsiveness and rule-making.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
