GLOBAL SOUTH LEADERS DEMAND END OF 'PLUNDERING INTERNATIONAL ORDER AT G77

By Edwin F -

The G77+China summit, which is currently taking place in New York, has called for a more just and equitable international economic system. The summit is a gathering of developing countries, including China, aimed at promoting cooperation and solidarity among the Global South. The summit has been held annually since 1964 and has become an important platform for developing countries to voice their concerns and demands on the global stage.

                              Global South leaders demand end of 'plundering international order  


The theme of this year's summit is "Building a more equitable and sustainable world: the role of the Group of 77 and China in the post-pandemic recovery." The summit is taking place at a time when the world is facing multiple challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and growing inequality. The summit is an opportunity for developing countries to come together and discuss ways to address these challenges and promote a more just and equitable international economic system.

The summit has called for a range of measures aimed at promoting greater international equality and cooperation. These measures include:

1. Reform of global governance: The summit has called for reform of global governance to make it more just and equitable. This includes reform of the United Nations and other international organizations to ensure that the voices of developing countries are heard and their interests are represented.

2. Greater international equality: The summit has called for greater international equality in all areas, including trade, finance, and technology. This includes calls for fairer trade rules, debt relief for developing countries, and greater access to technology and innovation.

3. Sustainable development: The summit has emphasized the importance of sustainable development and the need to promote a more sustainable and equitable economic system. This includes calls for greater investment in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and other areas that promote sustainable development.

4. Climate action: The summit has called for urgent action to address climate change and promote a more sustainable future. This includes calls for greater investment in renewable energy, the phasing out of fossil fuels, and the promotion of sustainable transportation.


The summit has been welcomed by many developing countries and has been seen as an important platform for promoting greater international cooperation and solidarity. However, the summit also faces significant challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, political instability in some developing countries, and the limited capacity of many developing countries to implement the measures called for by the summit.


In conclusion, the G77+China summit has called for a more just and equitable international economic system, emphasizing the importance of greater international equality, sustainable development, and climate action. The summit is an important platform for developing countries to voice their concerns and demands on the global stage and to promote greater international cooperation and solidarity. However, the summit also faces significant challenges, and its success will depend on the political will and commitment of all countries to work together to address the challenges facing the world today.

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