G77+China adopt draft statement of Havana Summit

By Al Mayadeen English
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17 Sep 2023 00:32
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The Havana Summit statement welcomes Mexico’s initiative to rejoin the G77+China.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel speaks during the inaugural session of the G77+China Summit at the Convention Palace in Havana on September 15, 2023 (AFP)

Al Mayadeen's correspondent confirmed on Saturday that the G77 countries and China officially adopted the draft statement of the Havana Summit.

Our correspondent said the Havana Summit statement expresses the solidarity of member states with Libya and Morocco and welcomes Mexico’s initiative to rejoin the group.

A founding member of the G77+China, Mexico withdrew from the group in 1994 following its accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Earlier, the countries taking part in the summit unanimously approved Mexico's full reintegration into the group.

On Friday, the preliminary statement from the G77+China Summit reaffirmed the group's dedication to strengthening unity and solidarity in pursuit of the members' shared goals.

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Highlighting the current challenges faced by countries in the Global South, particularly the unjust international economic system, the statement underscored the pressing need for a comprehensive reform of the multi-lateral financial framework and the adoption of a more inclusive and coordinated approach.

Furthermore, the draft statement firmly opposed the imposition of unilateral coercive measures and sanctions, emphasizing that they are in violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

The statement also placed a strong emphasis on fostering increased collaboration between the Global North and South.

Lastly, member and participant nations acknowledged in the statement the transformative potential of science, technology, and innovation in advancing societies.

During the opening of the G77+China Summit in Havana, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called for raising the level of economic growth and social justice in the world, and for investing in the necessary factors to reach a new world order.

On his part, advisor to the Cuban President, Jorge Nunez, pointed out that the summit adds an opportunity to strengthen relations with other southern countries and enhance cooperation between these countries.

Representatives of about 100 countries are participating in the Havana Summit, which focused this year on the role of science, technology, and innovation in development.

In 1964, 77 countries from the Global South established the bloc to support their collective economic interests and enhance their joint ability to negotiate. Today, the group consists of 134 countries.