Multilateralism
Russia and Iran sign a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement

The bilateral cooperation agreement is aimed at creating a more just and multipolar world order without targeting any particular country

Sri Lanka and China announce enhanced economic and political cooperation

The president of Sri Lanka promised greater coordination with China within a multilateral, Global South framework.

Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation

As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia’s inclusion strengthens BRICS’ efforts to democratize global governance.

Sovereignty, modernization, and cooperation championed at Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai

The forum concluded: “Without socialism, independence movements among weaker nations during the imperialist era cannot address issues of new and old colonialism”

China and Nepal sign agreement to advance Belt and Road Initiative

Nepal envisions BRI projects in the country to work as a bridge between India and China, the world’s two most populous states

Peru’s choices between a new deep-water port and used Metro cars

Biden came to Peru with a rather odd selection of offerings: used Caltrain passenger cars and locomotives to the Lima Metro system

Brazil and China sign a historic round of agreements

Analysts agree on the importance of raising the level of the relationship between Brazil and China, but consider that there is room for more cooperation

G20 calls for taxing the ultra-rich to end global hunger and poverty

The summit noted the desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza, and called for an immediate ceasefire with a unanimous support to a two-state solution

Pakistan seeks to increase economic cooperation with China

Pakistan claims it shares a common world view with China of creating a “global community of shared future and wish to imitate Chinese development model to improve the lives of common Pakistanis

India G20 meeting G20 meeting reiterates urgent needs for reforms in global financial institutions

Some countries also extended their solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned the Israeli war in Gaza during the virtual meeting

UNGA summit 2023 At UN General Assembly session, Global South leaders call for urgent reforms in multilateral institutions 

Reforms in multilateral institutions, both political and financial, must reflect the need of the changing world which is multipolar and against hegemonic practices, leaders from the Global South said at the UN General Assembly said

Venezuela and China strengthen ties on Maduro’s first visit in five years

The Global South socialist nations vowed to work to build multilateralism and support each other’s national development