India is invited as a partner country. Indian PM emphasized that world faces a “shortage of trust” rather than resources, aggravated by the misuse of trade and technology.
- He opined that the world should move from donor-recipient paradigm to partnerships based on solidarity and equality.
- Reiterated that India’s vision of international partnership is rooted in the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and a ‘humanity first’ approach.
Key Declarations adopted
- Development Finance: Called for reforms in global development finance and debt management, including strengthening the IMF–World Bank 3-Pillar Approach and mobilizing private capital.
- IMF–World Bank 3-Pillar Approach helps vulnerable countries address liquidity challenges through structural reforms, external financial support, and reducing their debt servicing burdens.
- Ebola Response: Urged coordinated international action to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.
- Cancer Action: Committed to advancing research on cancers, reducing lung cancer mortality, and improving global access to paediatric cancer data.
- Geopolitics: Welcomed the US-Iran nuclear agreement, promoted a free and open Indo-Pacific, and expressed concern over North Korea’s nuclear programme etc.
- Migrant Smuggling: Pledged stronger action against human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks, including cooperation with online platforms.
- Drug Trafficking: Announced a G7+ Ports Network to combat maritime drug trafficking and disrupt related illicit financial flows.
About Group of Seven (G7)
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