Global South Statements
Global North and Global South - Latest statements from the press
socio-economic and political divide
“ We also propose strengthening cooperation in standardisation so that Brics may evolve from a market for the exchange of raw materials into a network of value chains and joint industrial production,
Masoud Pezeshkian,
Expand use of local currencies to tackle sanctions, enhance economic…
“ For us, this is an opportunity to shape a more resilient, diversified and inclusive economic future for the Global South. For too long, developing economies have participated in global value chains…
Cyril Ramaphosa,
“We are an important forum”: South African President hails BRICS…
“ They have made statements that we cannot consider helpful. They have been very difficult on issues like visas for Indians, randomly rejecting many of them,
Shashi Tharoor,
BRICS Should Be ‘Non-West, Not Anti-West’: Shashi Tharoor Says India’s…
“ You know, the Global South is over 100 countries, but here we have 11 key players from the Global South who collectively represent much of the diversity of views, as well as the range of countries…
Shashi Tharoor,
‘Not a small matter’: Shashi Tharoor on BRICS 2026 after P Chidambaram…