Join hands among the Global South countries

SOUTH-SOUTH and triangular cooperation harness lo­cally adapted and peer-driven solutions, foster inclusive partnerships, and support innovative, scalable approaches. Covering areas such as digital transformation, climate resilience, health systems, and sustainable financing, these modalities are opening new pathways for development.

 

UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a message for the 2025 United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, which says: “… Yet we also recognize the responsibilities of developed countries to help address rising inequalities and advance sustain­able development. As we mark this important day, let’s celebrate South-South collaboration as a catalyst for reinvigorated multi­lateralism and building a more inclusive, equitable world for all.”

 

The United Nations ob­serves 12 September each year to highlight the endur­ing importance of South-South cooperation. The 2025 theme, “New Opportunities and Inno­vation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation,” emphasizes turning commit­ments into action and ensur­ing that no country is left be­hind. It highlights the ability of countries in the Global South to respond collectively to com­plex, transboundary challeng­es – not only as recipients, but also as sources of ideas, leadership, and resilience. It is vital for beefing up pro­gress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and for building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world for all.

 

As the world moves be­yond the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda and builds on the out­comes of the 2024 Summit of the Future, the global com­munity faces pressing chal­lenges. The Summit’s Pact for the Future has injected new momentum into multilateral reform, solidarity, and collec­tive progress. Yet, as of 2025, more than 800 million people remain in extreme poverty, while many developing countries continue to spend more on debt repayments than on vital public services.

 

By the turn of the 21^st century, stronger and more dynamic countries had emerged among the nations of the Global South, where the majority of the world’s population lives. These countries began pushing to reform the outdated global order that no longer reflects present realities. Nations that had once been oppressed under the old system, denied opportunities, treated unequally, or excluded altogether are now joining forces with the newly emerging powers to help shape a new global order.

 

They all have to implement the UN SDGs to improve them­selves for lifting their people from poverty, as a priority, and join hands with each other to resolve different crises successfully. By building mutual understanding and goodwill among countries of the Global South and actively strengthening their collaborative efforts, they can help shape the new global order from a fresh perspective.