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Consensus on climate change and poverty eradication
Proposing closer intellectual and institutional cooperation, he suggested bringing think tanks onto a common platform to exchange ideas and coordinate their work. Referring to a proposed centre in Kerala, he said it could serve as the nucleus of such an initiative. Countries should first build consensus on common concerns such as climate change and poverty eradication, with regional groupings such as BRICS serving as building blocks for a broader global framework.
Responding to a question on Sri Lanka, Khurshid said India should support reconciliation while respecting the wishes of the Sri Lankan people and their elected government, rather than interfere in the process.
At the opening press briefing, Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy announced that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi would address the valedictory session on Saturday, after meeting gig workers at Jayabheri Ground.
Delegates from Nepal, Ecuador and South Africa also called for greater international cooperation and a more peaceful and equitable global order. The India and the World Expo, showcasing opportunities for international collaboration, was inaugurated on Friday.