Nepal advocates for shared leadership in Global South issues

Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, spoke on the leadership of the Global South, highlighting the roles of India and China. She believes that both countries can lead on different issues based on their strengths. Deuba mentioned that Nepal sits between China and India, making its location both strategic and sensitive. She emphasized the importance of balancing relations with both nations. According to her, relying on one country for every issue is not sustainable for the Global South. When discussing the goals of the Global South, Deuba said it involves both creating a new world order and reforming the existing one. She pointed out that emerging countries may address new challenges and dynamics. However, for traditional issues, such as nuclear power, the Global South seeks inclusion and a voice, similar to that of the Security Council.