During the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity for the Global South to gain a stronger voice in global decision-making. He addressed world leaders, urging that every member state should be included in discussions that shape international policies.
“The Global South sits in the front row of global organisations but remains in the back row of decision-making. “Regarding representation, I wish to state that reforms in the UN Security Council can no longer be delayed. On this matter, text-based negotiations must be linked to a definitive timeline and clear, tangible outcomes,” added the prime minister.
He said that 10 proposals be drafted for global governance reform in an effort to develop a ‘BRICS Reform Roadmap.
We must transform this ‘pyramid of privilege’ into a ‘platform of partnership’, where every nation has a voice, every member has a stake, and the progress of humanity lies at the core of every endeavour,” the prime minister said. This must focus on the three core pillars of representation, responsiveness, and rule-making, he said. Similarly, in international financial institutions, he said that voting power, leadership positions, and policy priorities must align with the concurrent economic realities.
In his opening statement, PM Modi also proposed to formulate a reform roadmap before the regional bloc’s next summit.
