Describing India as a voice of the Global South (comprising about 125 countries), he said the countries of the Global South trust India to take up their cause and positions in the world.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who addressed the virtual meeting on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also pointed out that in response to the crisis in Gaza, India has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and will continue its relief assistance.
The report by the Financial Times on Tuesday came even as Canada is yet to comply with India s communication to Ottawa to withdraw over three dozen of its 62 diplomats in the country.