New York, September 26 (Daily Kiran) : India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri underscored the necessity of development-oriented multilateralism during a recent Group of 77 meeting held alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He represented India’s position at the gathering of foreign ministers.
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, shared insights on social media, highlighting that Misri spoke at the 50th annual meeting of the Group of 77. The meeting focused on the theme “The Future of the Global South and Multilateralism.”
During his address, Misri emphasized the ongoing significance of the G77 in promoting people-centered and development-focused multilateralism. He also stressed the urgent need for reform in the United Nations Security Council to enhance the voice and representation of developing nations.
He called for collective efforts to elevate the Global South from being “rule takers” to “rule shapers,” aligning with India’s clear vision for the region.
The Group of 77, recognized as the largest intergovernmental coalition of developing countries within the United Nations, was established on June 15, 1964, during the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva. While it originally comprised 77 founding nations, it has since expanded to include 134 member countries, maintaining its historical name. India is one of the founding members.
The first ministerial-level meeting of the Group of 77 took place in Algiers, Algeria, from October 10 to 25, 1967, where the “Algiers Charter” was adopted. Over time, a permanent institutional framework has developed, leading to the establishment of chapters and liaison offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome, and Vienna, as well as the Group of 24 in Washington, D.C.
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