1st Voice of Global South Summit 2023
- January 12-13, 2023India hosted a special virtual Summit, called the Voice of Global South Summit under the theme – ‘Unity of voice, Unity of purpose’ from January 12-13, 2023. It was a new and unique initiative that envisaged bringing together countries of the Global South and share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform across a whole range of issues. The initiative was inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas’, and also underpinned by India's philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Recent global developments, such as Covid pandemic, ongoing Ukraine conflict, mounting debt, challenges of food and energy security etc. have severely impacted the developing world. Often, the concerns of the developing world do not receive due attention and space on the global stage. Often also, the relevant existing platforms have proven to be inadequate in addressing these challenges and concerns of the developing countries.
Voice of Global South Summit has been India's endeavour to provide a common platform to deliberate on the concerns, interests and priorities that affect the developing countries and also to exchange ideas and solutions, and most importantly, to unite in voice and purpose in addressing the concerns and priorities. India will work to ensure that the valuable inputs generated from partner countries in the Voice of Global South Summit deliberations receive due cognizance globally. India's ongoing presidency of the G20 provides India a special and strong opportunity to channelize these inputs into the deliberation and discourse of the G20.
Sessions
The Summit saw 10 sessions spread over two days from January 12-13, 2023. The inaugural and the concluding session were at the Head of the State and Head of the Government level. The other 8 sessions were at the Ministerial Level.
Leaders’ Sessions
Leaders’ Sessions | Session | Theme | Chair |
|---|
| Inaugural Leaders’ Session January 12, 2023 | Voice of Global South -
for Human-Centric Development | Shri Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India |
| Concluding Leaders’ Session January 13, 2023 | Unity of Voice-Unity of Purpose | Shri Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India |
Ministerial Sessions
Ministerial Sessions | Session | Theme | Chair |
|---|
| Finance Ministers’ Session January 12, 2023 | Financing People -
Centric Development | Smt. Nirmala SitharamanMinister of Finance & Corporate Affairs of India |
| Environment Ministers’ Session January 12, 2023 | Balancing Growth with Environment Friendly Lifestyles (LiFE) | Shri Bhupender YadavMinister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India |
| Foreign Ministers’ Session January 12, 2023 | Priorities of the Global South -
Ensuring a Conducive Environment | Dr. S. JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister of India |
| Energy Ministers’ Session January 13, 2023 | Energy Security and Development-
Roadmap to Prosperity | Shri Hardeep Singh PuriMinister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs of India |
| Health Ministers’ Session January 13, 2023 | Cooperation to Build Resilient Healthcare Systems | Dr. Mansukh MandaviyaMinister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers of India |
| Education Ministers’ Session January 13, 2023 | Human Resource Development and Capacity Building | Shri Dharmendra PradhanMinister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India |
| Commerce and Trade Ministers’ Session January 13, 2023 | Developing Synergies in the Global South -
Trade, Technology, Tourism and Resources | Shri Piyush GoyalMinister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles of India |
| Foreign Ministers’ Session January 13, 2023 | G-20: Suggestions for India’s Presidency | Dr. S. JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister of India |
Participation
125 countries participated in the Summit. These included 29 countries from Latin America & Caribbean, 47 countries from Africa, 7 countries from Europe, 31 countries from Asia and 11 countries from Oceania.
Inaugural Leaders' Session
Media
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PM addresses Voice of Global South Summit
PM addresses Voice of Global South Summit
PM addresses Voice of Global South Summit
PM addresses Voice of Global South Summit
Finance Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Finance Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Health Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Health Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Commerce/Trade Ministers' Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Commerce/Trade Ministers' Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Commerce/Trade Ministers' Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Environment Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Environment Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Foreign Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Foreign Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Energy Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Energy Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Energy Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Education Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Education Ministers’ Session of Voice of Global South Summit
Foreign Ministers’ Session on G-20
Foreign Ministers’ Session on G-20
Foreign Ministers’ Session on G-20