New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar chaired the High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, underscoring the need for greater solidarity and multilateral approaches to address global challenges.

He noted that the proliferation of concerns and risks in the international system makes it natural for the Global South to seek solutions through collective action. In this context, he laid out a set of proposals for how developing nations can approach world affairs more effectively.

Among his suggestions was the need to make better use of existing forums to strengthen consultations, enhance solidarity, and encourage collaboration across the Global Sout...