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PM M DI’S VISIT TO US

What is the ‘Summit of the Future’ to

be addressed by Indian leader?

The Summit of the Future seeks to achieve a broad spectrum of reforms and initiatives to equip the UN and the

global community with the tools and frameworks necessary to confront the evolving global landscape

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
rime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the
United States from September 21 to 23
Pduring which he will address the ‘Summit
of the Future’ at the United Nations General As-
sembly in New York. Modi will address ‘Summit
of the Future’ at the United Nations General As-
sembly in New York on September 23. The theme
of the Summit is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Bet-
ter Tomorrow’.
A large number of global leaders are expected
to participate in the Summit. On the sidelines of the
Summit, the Prime Minister would be holding bilat-
eral meetings with several world leaders and discuss
issues of mutual interest.
In June 2020, the 75th Anniversary of the UN
was commemorated with a declaration from mem-
ber states. This declaration outlined 12 overarching
commitments and urged Secretary-General Anto-
nio Guterres to provide recommendations address-
ing both current and future challenges. Responding A large number of global leaders are expected to participate in the Summit. On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister
to this, in September 2021, the Secretary-General
released the report titled ‘Our Common Agenda’. would be holding bilateral meetings with several world leaders and discuss issues of mutual interest (File photo)
This report served as a wake-up call, emphasizing the
need to accelerate the implementation of the UN’s sustainable, and prosperous future.” ments are aligned with human rights and develop-
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fulfill The Summit of the Future seeks to achieve a ment goals. Focus will also be on reducing global
the commitments outlined in the UN75 Declaration. broad spectrum of reforms and initiatives to equip disparities, including those exacerbated by the
The report identified gaps that had emerged the UN and the global community with the tools COVID-19 pandemic, by promoting policies that
since 2015, some of which required new intergov- and frameworks necessary to confront the evolving ensure fair distribution of resources, healthcare ac-
ernmental agreements. Consequently, it proposed global landscape. cess, and development opportunities.
the convening of a Summit of the Future to estab- The Summit will focus on revitalizing interna- The Summit aims to adopt a declaration fo-
lish a new global consensus, preparing for a future tional cooperation and making global governance cused on safeguarding the interests of future gen-
marked by risks and opportunities. The General As- more inclusive and effective in solving collective erations, ensuring that today’s actions are sustain-
sembly appreciated the report as “rich and substan- problems. It will emphasize the need to protect able and protective of long-term global well-being.
tive”. The Summit was conceptualized following the and promote global public goods like peace, public “Young people are catalysts for change, but they
UN General Assembly’s Resolution 76/307, adopt- health, economic stability, environmental sustain- need more support,” the Summit’s website states.
ed in 2022, with the goal of revitalizing multilater- ability, and cybersecurity. “Giving them a seat at the table is crucial as they hold
alism and strengthening international cooperation The Summit will also discuss reforms in the the key to success for a sustainable future. They
to tackle emerging crises, such as climate change, UN to make the organization more agile, respon- also have the most to lose if a breakdown persists.”
pandemics, inequality, geopolitical tensions, and sive, and representative, considering the changing It further states that it is essential that the “de-
technological disruptions. dynamics of international politics. One major com- cisions we make today safeguard the interests of
“The Summit of the Future offers a chance to ponent will focus on conflict prevention, sustainable those who have yet to be born”.
commit to bold new solutions,” the Summit’s web- peace efforts, and reforming peacekeeping opera- According to figures shared in the website,
site states. “It provides an opportunity to create in- tions to adapt to contemporary security challenges. there are 1.2 billion young people alive today. Chil-
ternational mechanisms that better reflect the real- There will be a strong emphasis on implement- dren and young people account for two-thirds of
ities of the 21st century and can respond to todays ing the goals of the Paris Agreement and working the world’s poor. Over 10 billion people are project-
and tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities. As a towards more ambitious climate action. ed to be born before the end of this century alone.
global community, we have a role in setting a better The Summit will address the governance of It is in this context that the Declaration on Fu-
course for our world. By working together, we can emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), ture Generations to be adopted following the Sum-
achieve a safer, more peaceful, just, equal, inclusive, and data management, ensuring these advance- mit of the Future will assume significance.

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