The Global South, encompassing approximately 85 percent of the world’s population and contributing around 40 percent of global GDP, is increasingly asserting its significance on the world stage. As the BRICS nations prepare for their annual summit in the Russian city of Kazan, the priorities of developing countries are taking center stage.
In alignment with this momentum, the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the China Media Group (CMG) jointly hosted the “Peace · Development · Security: Jointly Build a Prosperous World with a Shared Future” Global South Think Tanks Forum. This significant event provided a platform for collaborative dialogue on pressing global issues.
On Wednesday, dignitaries, government representatives, think tank scholars, and media professionals from 76 countries convened—both virtually and in person—to deliberate on the future of global development amid a period of profound change and turbulence. The forum emphasized the importance of unity, inclusive growth, and equitable prosperity for nations across the Global South.
Participants engaged in insightful discussions on strategies to foster economic development, enhance security cooperation, and promote sustainable peace. The shared vision is to build a world where prosperity is accessible to all, and where developing nations have a stronger voice in shaping global agendas.
As the BRICS summit approaches, the outcomes of the Global South Think Tanks Forum are expected to influence the discourse among world leaders. The collective efforts underscore a commitment to forging a future characterized by inclusivity, equity, and shared prosperity.
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