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PM Modi Pitches New Global South Connectivity Framework At G7 Summit
Vinita Bhat | June 17, 2026 7:11 PM CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for the creation of a Global Skills Partnership at the G7 Summit, highlighting the complementarity between ageing societies in developed nations and the young talent available in India and other Global South countries.

Modi proposed greater cooperation on skill mapping and trusted mobility of skilled workers. Drawing parallels with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), he also urged countries to explore connectivity projects across Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.

The Prime Minister further suggested an International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade, combining G7 capital, India's talent pool and the ownership of Global South nations to boost infrastructure, trade and economic integration.


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