EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar met like-minded Global South countries at New York

 

By

Dr. Somita Chakraborty

Yesterday, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered speech at a High-Level Meeting of like-minded Global South countries at New York. In his speech he expressed his concerns for Global South. In a post-Covid world, torn by two major conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with volatility in trade, uncertainty in investment flows, interest rates – rights and expectations of developing countries are severely challenged. He added, growing ineffectiveness of multilateralism reduced the possibility for Global South to receive solution. In this context, Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented a broad set of principles and concepts, these are, 

firstly, Fair and transparent economic practices that democratize production and enhance economic security

Secondly, a stable environment for balanced and sustainable economic interactions, including more South-South trade, investment and technology collaborations

Thirdly, resilient, reliable and shorter supply chains that would reduce dependence on any single supplier or any single market

Fourthly, an urgent resolution of conflicts that are impacting food, fertilizer and energy security

Fifthly, the protection of global commons, including addressing maritime shipping concerns, HADR situations, environmental challenges, etc.

Sixthly, a collaborative leveraging of technology for development, especially creation of a digital public infrastructure, and

Seventhly, a fair and level playing field in different domains that do justice to the developmental concerns of the Global South.

He also presented a few points for collective consideration, these are,

One, we utilize existing forums to strengthen consultations among Global South with a view to enhance solidarity and encourage collaboration.

Two, bring to the table specific strengths, experiences and achievements that we may have individually developed but which can actually benefit fellow Global South members. Some good examples of these are vaccine production, digital capabilities, education capacities, agro-practices and SME culture.

Three, in areas like climate action and climate justice, come up with initiatives that serve the Global South rather than justify the Global North.

Four, discuss the promise of technologies on the horizon, especially AI, and

Five, reform the United Nations and multilateralism as a whole.

For detail

Remarks by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar at High Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries, New York (September 23, 2025)