Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs, Neena Malhotra, emphasized India’s dedication to South-South Cooperation in advancing science and technology collaborations, including affordable healthcare, smart agriculture, and water management with Global South partners. Addressing the ‘CSIR Capabilities Discovery Session’ with Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the Global South, Malhotra underscored the importance of developing and deploying cost-effective and scalable science and technology solutions for a sustainable future. India’s efforts in this regard were highlighted during the event organized by the MEA in collaboration with CSIR.
In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasizing India’s role in advocating for Global South concerns on the international stage. During India’s G20 Presidency, the country prioritized the interests of the Global South, ensuring that innovations not only benefit its citizens but also extend to partner nations within the Commonwealth. PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the Global South, emphasizing the country’s focus on creating innovations that can benefit a wider global audience, particularly Commonwealth countries.
PM Modi emphasized the importance of advocating for the Global South on a global platform, highlighting India’s efforts during its G20 presidency to center the concerns of the Global South in the global agenda. India’s goal is to ensure that its technological advancements benefit not only its own population but also extend to partner nations within the Global South and the Commonwealth. The country is also working on open-source technology platforms to enable partner countries in the Global South to develop systems similar to those in India.
