Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the message of the second ‘Voice of Global South’ summit is that the ‘Global South’ wants its autonomy and is ready to take bigger responsibilities in global affairs. He made this comment in the concluding session of the Second Digital Summit of Developing Countries hosted by India.

Regarding the participation of leaders of about 130 countries in the summit, Modi said that this has given a message that the ‘Global South’ is ready to take greater responsibility in global affairs and wants autonomy.

Prime Minister Modi said that the message of the ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ is that the ‘Global South’ wants its voice in global governance. He said that India is proud to get the opportunity to raise the voice of the ‘Global South’ on the agenda of a forum like G20.

He said, ‘I am confident that during Brazil’s G20 presidency, the priorities of the Global South will be advanced and further strengthened.’

The PM said that India will continue to work for the ‘Global South’.