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French Foreign Minister says ‘Global South’ and ‘Collective West’ do not exist as EU courts India: Video
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot raised eyebrows during an event in Paris as he met with counterparts from Poland, Germany, and India.
His remarks came as the European Union worked towards a major trade deal with India.
“There’s no such thing as a Collective West. There’s no such thing as a Global South. There are, but nations that can dialogue for their mutual interests,” Barrot said on January 7. His comments come at a time when India is positioning itself as a leader in the Global South. During a recent visit to Ethiopia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the “Global South is writing its own destiny.”
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