Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leveraging his current multi-country tour across Africa and South America to reinforce India’s aspirations to lead the Global South, in the lead-up to the BRICS summit.
During his speech at the Ghanaian parliament on Thursday, Modi emphasized the importance of including the Global South in global decision-making processes. He stated that progress cannot be achieved without giving these nations a voice. Modi also highlighted India’s commitment to ensuring Africa’s significant role in international affairs. This visit marks the first by an Indian prime minister to Ghana in more than 30 years.
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Modi Touts Growth, Bid to Lead Global South Ahead of BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using his ongoing tour of five nations across Africa and South America to reaffirm India’s leadership ambitions for the Global South, ahead of a BRICS summit.
“Progress cannot come without giving voice to the Global South,” Modi said in an address to the Ghana parliament on Thursday, adding that India places strong “emphasis on Africa’s rightful place at the global high table.” It was the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country in over three decades.