IBSA meet: PM seeks unified push on terror, UNSC reform, Pg6

Key Highlights:

• PM Modi addressed IBSA leaders, emphasizing unity against terrorism and the need for UNSC reform.
• Modi proposed an IBSA fund for climate-resilient agriculture and a digital innovation alliance.
• He highlighted IBSA's significance as a group connecting three continents and major democracies.
• Modi advocated for united action against terrorism, rejecting double standards.
• Discussions included strengthening cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals.

Detailed Insights:

• The IBSA grouping, comprising India, Brazil, and South Africa, aims to foster cooperation among major democracies from three continents.
• Modi stressed that global institutions like the UNSC need reforms to reflect the current global order, as none of the IBSA countries are permanent members.
• The proposed digital innovation alliance seeks to share digital public infrastructure like UPI, CoWIN, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• The IBSA Fund has supported around fifty projects in areas like education, health, and women's empowerment across forty countries.
• Bilateral talks with South Africa focused on enhancing cooperation in AI, digital public infrastructure, and critical minerals, promoting mutual investments.

Key Concepts Involved:

• IBSA: A trilateral forum of India, Brazil, and South Africa promoting South-South cooperation.
• UNSC Reform: Efforts to change the composition and working methods of the United Nations Security Council.
• Digital Public Infrastructure: Open and interoperable digital systems enabling various services at scale.