Sun News Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the world leaders to work together for a better future and better world. Considering the current global economy, it is the right time to work collectively for a fair and acceptable economic system.

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She said this while addressing the inaugural leaders' session of the 'Voice of Global South Summit-2023' through a virtual platform.

The Prime Minister thanked the Government of India and said this conference will provide a unique opportunity to engage with their counterparts from around the world. Bangladesh is a country of Global South and welcome India's vision as President of G20 to ensure inclusive development under the concept of 'One World, One Family, One Future'.

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She said that first, global peace and stability must be maintained for the greater benefit of humanity. Second, need a new paradigm that will address inequality in a holistic manner in parallel with SDGs, Third, special financing needs of the most vulnerable countries, including LDCs, climate vulnerable countries, etc. must be met during their transition.

In the fourth proposal, she emphasized to bridge 'digital divides' to ensure equal opportunities for all, including women.

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She said fifthly, all people should have equal right to live well. The global community should not forget to ensure the return of forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens.

In her final point, she asked to strengthen South-South and Triangular cooperation to ensure global human development. "Here, support from partners, international financial institutions, private sectors, think-tanks, and other stakeholders are crucial," she said.

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Sheikh Hasina said that almost five decades ago, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had called for a sense of urgency to build a fair international economic system in the face of the "Great Economic Upheaval".

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on taking charge as G20 President, saying, I deeply appreciate his strong commitment to make the G20 platform more meaningful through consultative activities on inclusive development.

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She congratulated Narendra Modi for convening the 'Voice of the South Summit' and inviting her to the inaugural Leaders' Session on 'People Centered Development'.

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