Modi: Global South must shape, not just follow, rules

"The Global South today stands in the front row of global crises, but in the back row of decision-making," the PM said, proposing that Brics draft 10 proposals for global governance reform.These should be focused on representation, responsiveness and rulemaking, PM Modi said. “This network would assist with distress alerts, medical aid, family notifications and evacuation efforts.”He said ensuring equal participation in setting the global rules of the future is critical. “AI, cyberspace, outer space, biotechnology and critical technologies are shaping not only future opportunities, but also future rules. We must work to transform the Global South from rule-takers to rule-shapers,” he said. “The message of this Brics summit must be clear: if our future is shared, the right to shape it must also be shared,” he said.

Source: Times of India September 12, 2026 21:30 UTC