In an address at the BRICS Summit in Barzil, Modi said two-thirds of humanity has not received adequate representation in the global institutions formed in the 20th century. Without the Global South, these institutions seem like a mobile phone with a SIM card but no network, he said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. PIC/X@narendramodi
The Global South has often been a victim of “double standards” and nations that make major contributions to the world economy are deprived of a seat at the decision-making table, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as he pressed for urgent reforms of the key bodies, including the UN Security Council.
In an address at the BRICS Summit in Barzil, Modi said two-thirds of humanity has not received adequate representation in the global institutions formed in the 20th century. Without the Global South, these institutions seem like a mobile phone with a SIM card but no network, he said.
“The Global South has often been a victim of double standards. Whether it is about development, distribution of resources, or security-related issues,” Modi said. In his remarks at the first plenary session, Modi rued the Global South has often received nothing but token gestures on issues like climate finance, sustainable development and technology access.
“Countries that have a major contribution to today’s global economy have not been given a seat at the decision-making table,” he said. “This is not just a question of representation, but also of credibility and effectiveness,” he added. Modi said the world today needs a new multipolar and inclusive order and this has to begin with comprehensive reforms in global institutions.
“Reforms should not be merely symbolic, but their real impact should also be visible. There should be changes in governance structures, voting rights and leadership positions,” he said. The prime minister argued that the challenges of the countries of the Global South should be given priority in policy-making.
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