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Xi Urges China-India to Share Global South Responsibilities
WHY IT MATTERS
The remarks reinforce the expectation that China and India will play a leading role in shaping Global South policies and addressing shared challenges.
What happened
During a meeting on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that China and India, as the world’s most populous nations and key Global South members, bear significant responsibilities amid a turbulent international landscape. Xi noted that, despite differing national circumstances, the two countries have ample opportunity to learn from each other’s strengths, offer mutual support, achieve shared success, and pursue common goals.
The conversation underscored the expectation that both powers will collaborate on global issues, though no specific agreements were announced.
The remarks signal a renewed emphasis on the role of China and India in shaping policies that affect the Global South and addressing shared challenges such as economic development, climate change, and regional stability.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Xi tells Modi China and India bear ‘significant responsibilities’ as Global South powers
South China Morning Post · Khushboo Razdan,Orange Wang · Discovery only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply