Institutional Reform Now a Global Necessity: PM Modi at IBSA Meet
India calls for united stance on UN reforms, counter-terror cooperation and tech-driven development
GG News Bureau
Johannesburg, 23rd Nov: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said global institutions must urgently undergo reforms to reflect 21st-century realities, as he addressed the IBSA Leaders’ Meeting in Johannesburg. He stressed that none of the three IBSA nations — India, Brazil and South Africa — are permanent members of the UN Security Council, proving that today’s world order remains outdated and unrepresentative.
Calling the meeting both historic and timely, he highlighted that the three countries have chaired the G20 consecutively, advancing common priorities such as human-centric development, sustainable growth and multilateral reform. “Institutional reform is no longer optional — it is essential,” he said.
The Prime Minister urged the grouping to work closely against terrorism, adding that issues of global peace and prosperity demand a united and consistent approach free of double standards. He suggested institutionalising cooperation between national security advisers.
Underlining the transformative role of technology, he proposed creating an IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance to share advancements like UPI, CoWIN, cybersecurity frameworks and women-led tech initiatives. This, he said, would strengthen digital economies and offer scalable solutions for the Global South. He also invited partners to launch human-centric AI norms at the upcoming AI Impact Summit in India next year.
Modi highlighted complementarities in sustainable development — from millets and natural farming to disaster resilience and green energy — arguing that collaborative action could set a model for the world. Referring to the impact of the IBSA Fund, which has supported nearly fifty projects in forty countries, he proposed establishing a new IBSA Fund for Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
Amid rising global fragmentation, the Prime Minister said IBSA can send a powerful message of unity, cooperation and humanity. “For three major democracies, this is both our duty and our strength,” he concluded.
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