Drivers of Global Growth Must Have a Say in Governance
Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reforms in the UN Security Council, stating that the Global South must move into decision-making positions.
Addressing world leaders at the BRICS summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the drivers of global growth must also have a voice in global governance.
The Global South and Decision-Making Processes
It was stated that although the Global South takes the front line in international organizations, it remains in the background during decision-making processes.
Attention was drawn to the need to transform the pyramid of privilege into a partnership platform and the importance of every nation having a voice.
Proposal for a Ten-Point Reform Roadmap
It was proposed that a ten-point reform roadmap for the regional bloc be prepared by the next summit.
It was stated that this proposed roadmap should focus on three core pillars: representation, responsiveness, and rule-making.
Call for UN Security Council Reform
It was explicitly stated that reforms in the United Nations Security Council can no longer be delayed.
It was emphasized that text-based negotiations must be tied to a strict timeline and concrete outcomes.