2nd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS)

Which country hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS)?

Answer: India.

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About 2nd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS):

• It aims to serve as a platform to share the outcomes of various G20 meetings.
• it discussed ways to achieve shared aspirations for inclusive and equitable international development.
• It brings together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform.
• The theme of the 1^st VOGSS was ‘Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose’.

About DAKSHIN:

• Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a global centre for excellence for the Global South countries called DAKSHIN.
• He also called for 5 ‘Cs’ for the Global South: consultation, cooperation, communication, creativity and capacity building.

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PM Modi has recently inaugurated a global centre for excellence for the Global South countries called DAKSHIN in the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) hosted by India.