India wants to give more edge to its foreign policy through this conference.

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India is organizing a virtual conference called Voice of Global South on January 12-13 as part of a new and unique effort in foreign policy.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, representatives of 120 countries can participate in this conference.

India is also the chairman of G-20 this year and this virtual conference is also being seen as an attempt to increase the influence of India’s presidency of G-20.

Before this, there has not been a conference of the countries of the Global South on such a large scale.

What is Global South?

In the concept of dividing the world on the basis of economic and social development, the world has been divided into two parts.

One is Global North and the other is Global South.

The Global North has more developed, prosperous and industrialized countries in the world. Like America, European countries, Japan, South Korea etc.

On the other hand, there are less developed countries in the Global South on the basis of economic and social development. These include countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania.

On the basis of geography too, these countries come in the southern part of the world.

So far, the Global North has had an influence in the economic and political decisions of the world.

What will happen in Voice of Global South?

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, there will be 10 sessions in this two-day virtual conference, in which ministers and heads of state from different countries will participate.

The purpose of this conference is to provide a platform to the countries coming to the Global South to present their stand on different global issues.

The Ministry of External Affairs says that these efforts are based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’.

According to analysts, during its presidency in the G-20, India also wants to raise the issues of the countries of the Global South and in a way wants to gain leadership of the region.

In this conference, there will also be discussion on increasing cooperation in the field of economic development, environment, health, education and business.

Apart from this, the side of the countries of the Global South will also be discussed on important issues like climate change.

Why is India organizing this conference?

India is also the chairman of G-20 at this time. This is the first time that India has the presidency of the G-20 and it is also the first time that the countries of the Global South will hold the presidency of the G-20 for three consecutive years.

Indonesia was the president in 2022, this year it is India and next year it will be Brazil. That is, for three consecutive years, the presidency of the G-20 will be with the countries coming to the Global South. Not only this, South Africa will become the president after Brazil, that too comes in Global South only.

Analysts believe that in such a situation, India has a chance to increase its influence in the Global South during its presidency in G-20 and present itself as a natural leader.

associate fellow at the Center for Europe and Eurasia at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, says, “This time the most important voice in the G-20 will be that of the Global South. To make it even more real and strong, India is organizing this conference.” Because G-20 does not include all the countries of the Global South, India is holding this conference to make its presidency more effective and to present itself as a leader of the Global South.”

India wants that the agenda of the Global South should also find a place in the G-20 and other forums of the world.

“India has created this platform to bring the agenda of the countries of the Global South to the global stage and discuss them. This is the first conference of its kind in which countries of the Global South are participating in such a large number.” Huh.”

This means that a large population of the world will be represented in the Global South. These countries also have natural resources.

Analysts believe that even though a large population lives in the countries of the Global South, the agenda of the world is determined by the Global North.

The voice of economically and socially backward countries does not reach in this global agenda.

India has kept the theme of G-20 conference Vasudaiva Kutumbakam.

Through this conference, India also wants to emphasize the idea that it is thinking not only about itself but about the whole world.

Analysts believe that through this conference, India also wants to present itself as the champion of the Global South.

“India is emerging as a big global player. During the Kovid epidemic, India gave vaccines to countries around the world. At the international level, India is making efforts to further strengthen its image. There is also India’s effort to increase influence.

India has been repeatedly asserting that it does not believe in global alliances.

India’s policy has been of strategic autonomy. India is not a part of military alliance like Nato.

Even during the Cold War, he did not openly join any group. India was also the leader of the Non-Aligned Movement.

“Raising the issues of the Global South is also part of India’s international commitment. India also has the presidency of the G-20. In such a situation, it is also taking advantage of it.”

In recent years, India has strengthened its foreign policy. Has made good relations with Western and Europe and has not spoiled its relations with Russia as well.

India is part of the Quad along with Japan and Australia. Despite all the pressure on the Ukraine war, India has had its own stand.

Now India is joining forces with the countries of the Global South.

“This is India’s new diplomatic effort. A large population of the world lives in the Global South. India wants to show that it is in a position to firmly hold the issues of backward countries of the world.”

who will attend

India’s Ministry of External Affairs says that about 120 countries will be represented in this conference.

World and big leaders including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe can participate in this.

A session of heads of state will also be held in this conference under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

That is, the heads of many countries can participate in it.

 

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