Global South should move from being 'rule followers' to 'rule makers': Foreign Minister Khanal
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has called on countries of the Global South to shift from following rules to making them by taking a stronger role in global decision-making. He urged reforms in the UN Security Council, international financial institutions and the multilateral trading system to better reflect today’s world.
Key Points
- Shishir Khanal said the Global South should become a rule-maker rather than a rule-follower in global governance.
- He urged immediate democratization of the international system, including reforms to the UN Security Council and financial institutions.
- Khanal stressed fair access to finance, predictable market access and stronger support for developing countries in the WTO system.
- He called for dialogue, technology sharing and South-South cooperation to strengthen multilateralism.
