International relationsIndia hosts online summit to amplify voice of Global South
PM Modi says developing nations should have 'equivalent' say on world stage
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, at the opening session of the Voice of Global South Summit 2023 on Jan. 12. The summit is to ensure that concerns of developing countries are not ignored by the G-20 industrial nations. (Photo courtesy of Prime Minister's Office of India)
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer
January 13, 2023 13:55 JST
NEW DELHI -- Seeking to "amplify" the voice of the long-neglected Global South, India -- the current G-20 chair -- this week brought together over 120 developing nations in a special virtual summit to share concerns and challenges on a wide range of issues, including food and energy security due to the war in Ukraine.