The Global South is severely affected by crises in food, fuel, and fertilisers due to ongoing global conflicts, PM Modi highlighted during the G20 Summit on November 18, 2024. Addressing the summit, he urged prioritizing the concerns of these nations and lauded Brazil’s presidency for advancing people-focused policies initiated in New Delhi.

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• Global South hit hardest by crises in food, fuel, and fertilisers.
• Crises caused by global conflicts, worsening economic hardships.
• PM Modi called for G20 to prioritize the needs of the Global South.
• Highlighted the urgency of addressing basic resource shortages.
• Address made during the first day of the G20 Summit in Brazil.
• Modi praised Brazil for continuing people-centric initiatives.
• Linked resource crises to broader global instability and inequality.
• Urged global cooperation to address the disproportionate impacts.
• Called for sustainable solutions to mitigate future crises.
• Emphasized the shared responsibility of G20 nations.