President William Ruto has called on nations in the global south to take advantage of the democratic character of multilateralism to push for meaningful changes.
Ruto on Friday said that this can only be done if the countries unite in addressing issues affecting the world.
"It is time these nations (global south) stepped forward to safeguard their collective interests," he said during the second Voice of Global South Summit
During the virtual meeting, President Ruto cited fiscal measures taken by powerful economies, supply chain disruptions on account of conflicts, high interest rates driving nations into debt distress as some of the main global issues affecting those in the Global South.
“These conditions have created an environment where millions of people are poor and unemployed, struggling against a global order that appears rigged against their aspirations,” he said.
Going further, the Head of State emphasised that collaborative efforts will empower the Global South to expedite its economic growth.
This, Ruto explained, will transform it into the driving force of the next phase of the Industrial Revolution.
In addition, President Ruto told the Heads of State and Governments at the Summit to use the upcoming COP28 to push for global climate action.
“It can no longer be business as usual when the people of the Global South are unfairly punished by extreme climate for the economic sins of others,” he added.
Prime Minister of India Nahendra Modi and other leaders of the Global South were present during the meeting.
