The third South Summit, which drew high-level delegations from nearly 100 countries as well as heads of United Nations agencies, concluded in Kampala today, Wednesday.
Uganda’s president urged everyone to continue promoting the interests of the global south.
“That at the United Nations, the Group of 77 and China persist in their joint pursuit of common interests. According to Yoweri Museveni, we need to make sure that the Group’s priorities are promoted and upheld in UN intergovernmental procedures.
The two-day meeting, themed “Leaving No One Behind,” is anticipated to add a fresh dynamism to collaboration among its 134 member states in an increasingly competitive global climate.
The summit intends to enhance South-South cooperation in trade, investment, sustainable development, climate change, poverty alleviation, and the digital economy.
The South Summit is the supreme decision-making body of the Group of 77 (G77), which was established in June 1964.
Since the 1990s, China has been coordinating and cooperating with the G77 through the “G77 and China” mechanism which is an important platform for developing countries to unite to strengthen themselves and coordinate to respond to challenges.
Over the years, China has joined hands with other member countries to promote South-South cooperation to achieve new and greater progress.
“That the Group of 77 and China remains united in its pursuit of collective interests at the United Nations. In the inter-governmental processes of the United Nations, we must ensure that priorities of the Group are promoted and defended,” said Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the incoming chair of G77.
“Let us face it, those that benefit most from the present global governance system are unlikely to lead its reform. So momentum for change must come from you,” said Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Guterres also affirmed China’s great contribution to South-South cooperation.
This was the first time that the South Summit was held in Africa, the previous two summits were held in Havana, Cuba, in 2000, and in Doha, Qatar, in 2005, respectively.
