PM Modi in Ghana: India is driving global change, calls for voice to Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana today, positioned India as a driving force in the global order, emphasising innovation, democratic values, and the emerging role of the Global South in shaping the future.

He said India is an innovation and technology hub, where global companies want to converge. "Today, India is the fastest-growing emerging economy. On the foundations of stable polity and good governance, India will soon be the third-largest economy."

PM Modi said India already contributes nearly 16% to the global growth. "Our demography is paying its dividend. India now has the world's third largest startup ecosystem. India is an innovation and technology hub where global companies want to converse. We are recognised as the pharmacy of the world. Indian women today lead in science, space, aviation and sports."

Dedicating the national honour of Ghana conferred upon him to the enduring friendship and shared values, PM Modi said, as the representative of the world’s largest democracy, he brings with him the goodwill and greetings of 1.4 billion Indians. "As the world’s largest democracy, India is a pillar of strength for the world. A strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world."

He also called for reforms in global governance. "Institutions created in the last century are struggling to respond. The changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms in global governance."

He said progress cannot come without giving voice to the Global South, as the world order created after World War II is changing fast. "The revolution in technology, the rise of the Global South, and the shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale. The histories of India and Ghana bear the scars of colonial rule. But our spirits have always remained free and fearless."