Indian PM Modi Calls for BRICS to Boost Global South Participation
Summary
Narendra Modi has urged BRICS to take concrete steps to increase the Global South’s participation in global decision-making and reform international institutions. He called for a BRICS Reform Roadmap, faster UN Security Council reform, and greater roles for developing countries in shaping global rules.
Key Points
- Modi said the current global governance system concentrates power in a few countries and leaves Global South nations out of decision-making.
- He proposed that BRICS prepare 10 proposals for global governance reform and create a BRICS Reform Roadmap by the next summit.
- He called for an urgent, time-bound reform of the UN Security Council and changes in international financial institutions.
- He also proposed a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network and said India’s BRICS presidency is focused on a people-centric approach.
