By Kizito CUDJOE
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has called for reforms to global governance structures to better represent lower-income countries and collectively address emerging global threats.
Speaking during an address to Ghana’s Parliament as part of a two-day state visit, Modi said institutions formed after the Second World War are no longer suited to today’s challenges, including climate change, pandemics, terrorism and cybersecurity.
“The world order that emerged after the Second World War is changing fast,” he said. “The evolution in technology, the rise of the Global South, and shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale.”
Modi said some of the hardships experienced during the colonial era persist in different forms today, and institutions created in the last century are struggling to respond effectively to modern crises.
“We need more than slogans,” he said, urging a coordinated and inclusive approach to solving shared global problems.
The Indian leader praised Ghana’s democratic development and noted the two countries shared colonial histories. He said India is ready to strengthen its relationship with Ghana across key sectors.
“India is ready to elevate its ties with Ghana to a comprehensive partnership,” Modi said, adding that both countries have followed similar paths since gaining independence.
His visit to Ghana, as part of a five-nation tour, aligns with the broader diplomatic push by India to deepen its engagement with African nations and advocate for a stronger role for the Global South in international affairs.
