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G77 and China unite to tackle poverty, climate, and health crises at 41st summit

Five decades after the Charter of Algiers, progress stalls—yet leaders demand action on poverty, health, and unfair global policies. Can Egypt's leadership turn the tide?

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G77 and China unite to tackle poverty, climate, and health crises at 41st summit

Foreign ministers from the G77 and China gathered for their 41st annual meeting to address pressing global challenges. The discussions centred on economic struggles, social inequalities, and environmental threats facing developing nations. Key issues included poverty eradication, antimicrobial resistance, and the need for stronger cooperation among Southern countries. The meeting marked the 50th anniversary of the Charter of Algiers, adopted at the first G77 Ministerial Meeting in 1967. Despite this milestone, ministers noted little progress in implementing its goals, such as improving economic development or amplifying the collective voice of poorer nations in UN negotiations.

Ministers highlighted ongoing crises as major obstacles to progress. Conflicts, weak global growth, youth unemployment, health emergencies, and climate change were all cited as barriers to sustainable development. Eradicating poverty in all its forms remained their top priority, calling it the greatest challenge to achieving long-term stability. On health, the group welcomed the recent political declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). They stressed the urgency of international collaboration to tackle drug-resistant infections and curb illicit financial flows that drain resources from vulnerable economies. The ministers also reaffirmed the importance of South-South cooperation. They invited member states to host the thirteenth session of the Intergovernmental Follow-up Committee on South-South Cooperation (IFCC-XIII) in 2018. Additionally, they urged all nations to engage in the upcoming Third Session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations and Human Rights. Egypt's election as the 2018 Chair of the G77 and China chapter in New York was warmly received. The country will lead the group's efforts in pushing for fairer global policies over the coming year.

The meeting concluded with a call for stronger collective action on economic, social, and environmental fronts. Ministers emphasised the need for concrete steps to address poverty, health threats, and financial transparency. The outcomes will guide the group's priorities under Egypt's leadership in 2018.

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