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FOREIGN | BRICS Summit

Discrimination against Global South On reforms in global institutions
n Addressing the BRICS session organised n Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for urgent
on the topic of global governance, Prime reforms in global governance institutions that
Minister Modi said that the Global South has were built in the 20th century but continue
often been a victim of double standards. to shape 21st-century challenges. He said
two-thirds of humanity still lack proper
n He said whether it is about development,
distribution of resources, or security-related representation in global institutions.
issues, the interests of the Global South have n He said nations that have a major share in today's
not been given priority. global economy have not been given a place at
n He said issues like climate finance, sustainable the decision-making table. It is not a question of
development, and access to technology, Global representation but also of credibility. Without
South often got nothing but symbolic help. the Global South, these institutions are like a
SIM card without a network in a mobile.
Impact Supporting this issue raised by Prime Minister Modi in the BRICS declaration, the expansion of the United
Nations Security Council was supported. The BRICS countries condemned unilateral sanctions, which are
against international law and the United Nations Charter.

Emphasis on regulation of technology India’s efforts on the environment

n Referring to the increasing importance of BRICS n Addressing the session organised on environment,
in the session organised on strengthening COP-30, and global health, Prime Minister
multilateralism, economic-financial matters, and Modi mentioned the efforts being made towards
AI, PM Modi gave four suggestions. achieving environmental goals along with India's
thinking and culture. He said that while some
n First, the New Development Bank established by
BRICS should invest money only in those projects people measure it in figures, India lives it in rituals.
that are necessary, have long-term benefits, and In Indian civilisation and culture, the earth has
will maintain the credibility of the bank. been given the status of mother. That is why
when Mother Earth calls, we do not remain silent.
n Second, a BRICS research centre should be We change our thinking, our behaviour, and our
established where all countries can work together. lifestyle.
n Third, while increasing cooperation in critical n PM Modi also mentioned the efforts made by
minerals and technology, focus should be on India in this direction, such as Lifestyle for
making their supply chain safe and flexible. No Environment, International Solar Alliance, Ek Ped
country should use them only for its own benefit Maa Ke Naam, Coalition for Disaster Resilient
or as a weapon. Infrastructure, Green Hydrogen Mission, and
n Fourth, a system should be created which tells International Big Cat Alliance.
whether any digital information is real or not, n He said that despite being the fastest-growing
where it came from, and that it should not be economy, India is the first country to fulfil the
misused. Paris Commitment.

For the first time, artificial intelligence governance Welcoming initiatives like India’s Big Cat Alliance,
has been given prominence in the BRICS agenda. A the declaration included issues like climate finance
Impact statement of BRICS leaders issued on this subject Impact to mobilise resources for developing countries. The
“BRICS Leaders Framework Declaration on
says that a collective global effort is required for AI
governance. Its objective is to promote responsible
development, deployment, and use of AI technologies, Climate Finance” was adopted. Its objective is to
make climate finance accessible, timely, and affordable
which is in accordance with the rules and regulations for developing countries so that they can move towards
of every country and the United Nations Charter. green development in an equitable manner.

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