Let's work unitedly to confront pressing challenges: PM to Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on the countries of the Global South to work unitedly in dealing with food and energy security crises and challenges of terrorism as he flagged concerns over consequences of "uncertainties" around the world. In his opening address at the third edition of the Voice of Global South Summit hosted by India virtually, Modi said India will make an initial contribution of USD 25 million to the 'Social Impact Fund' that aims to develop digital public infrastructure (DPI) in the Global South. The prime minister reaffirmed India's commitment to sharing its capabilities with the Global South or the developing countries to promote mutual trade, and inclusive development, and to achieve sustainable development goals. Modi said there has been an "atmosphere of uncertainty" around the world and it has not yet fully come out of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, adding new challenges to development are being faced due to wars. "We are already facin