Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Calls for Global South Role in Global Decision-Making
S Jaishankar said developing countries are strongly affected by many world problems.
These problems include wars, supply disruptions, trade barriers and climate shocks.
He said these countries do not have enough influence over the decisions that affect them.
Jaishankar asked them to work together more closely.
He said they should cooperate on energy, food, trade and safe shipping.
He also said artificial intelligence should help people without creating new inequalities.
He called for changes to the United Nations and other international organizations.
India also discussed development and other international issues with officials from Uganda, Italy and Trinidad and Tobago.
S Jaishankar said the Global South faces global crises while remaining underrepresented in decision-making.
He called for reform of the United Nations and multilateral institutions to reflect developing countries’ priorities.
Jaishankar urged cooperation on energy, food security, trade, supply chains, maritime safety and artificial intelligence.
He said Global South countries should use existing platforms to prevent their concerns from being deprioritized.
During United Nations meetings, Jaishankar held discussions with officials from Uganda, Italy and Trinidad and Tobago.
- Who
- S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, speaking for India and the Global South.
- What
- He called for greater solidarity among developing countries and stronger representation in global decision-making.
- When
- Tuesday, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly’s high-level session.
- Where
- At a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- He said developing countries are heavily affected by conflicts, economic disruptions and climate shocks but remain underrepresented in international institutions.
- Speaker
- S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister
- Meeting
- High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries and Friends
- Global conditions cited
- Conflicts, geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions, trade barriers, fragmented investment and climate shocks
- Main institutional demand
- Reform of the United Nations and multilateralism
- Cooperation priorities
- Energy security, food security, fair trade, industrialization, maritime safety and artificial intelligence
- Climate initiatives mentioned
- International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
- Bilateral discussions
- Jaishankar met officials from Uganda, Italy and Trinidad and Tobago