India indicates its realignment with the Global South during UNGA week

• India increased its engagement with the Global South during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s consultations at the UN’s 80th high-level week, criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza and U.S.-led trade issues.

• Jaishankar conducted over 30 bilateral meetings, predominantly with developing nations, and hosted multilateral meetings addressing Global South issues, including groups like BRICS, IBSA, and the L-69.

• Analysts suggest India’s focus on the Global South may stem from dissatisfaction with recent U.S. actions, including tariffs on Indian goods and criticism from President Trump regarding India and China.

• Jaishankar’s meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed ongoing tensions in U.S.-India relations, particularly in the context of upcoming Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

• The absence of a Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting raised concerns about the scheduling of the upcoming Quad Summit in India.

• U.S. engagements with the South Asian neighborhood, including talks with Pakistani leaders, contrasted with Jaishankar’s limited interactions with regional counterparts.

• India’s position on the Israel-Gaza conflict shifted significantly, with Jaishankar supporting strongly critical statements against Israeli actions during the UNGA, aligning more closely with Global South priorities.

• Jaishankar highlighted issues facing the Global South, including conflicts, food security, and trade practices, while criticizing global superpowers for their inadequate support.

• India’s Permanent Mission expressed disappointment over UN Security Council reform stagnation and reiterated India’s commitment to being a leading voice for the Global South in areas like climate finance and development financing.

India Global South realignment is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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