PM gives mantra of 'Respond, Recognise, Respect and Reform' to re-energise world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's unique initiative, the Global South Summit, on Thursday pointing out that the "world is in a state of crisis" and told the leaders of developing countries "your voice is India's voice" and "your priorities are India's priorities" as he prescribed the mantra of 'Respond, Recognise, Respect and Reform' to re-energise the world.

While addressing the first session of the two-day special virtual summit Modi said "We, the Global South, have the largest stakes in the future. Most of global challenges have not been created by the Global South. But they affect us more."

"India has always shared its developmental experience with our brothers of the Global South. As India begins its G20 Presidency this year, it is natural that our aim is to amplify the voice of the Global South," he added. Modi gave his mantra to deal with the challenges of the Global South. "To re-energise the world, we should together call for a global agenda of Respond, Recognise, Respect, Reform."

"Respond to the priorities of the Global South by framing an inclusive and balanced international agenda..." he suggested.