The Summit constitutes an opportunity to work together for the unity and determined action of the countries of the South, added the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its account on X, formerly Twitter.

Leaders and personalities from several countries confirmed their participation in the Summit, which will be held under the theme “The current challenges of development: role of science, technology and innovation.”

This event constitutes an opportunity to continue advancing in dialogue and agreement from the South, and a broad and diverse space to agree on cooperation strategies, vital in these times.

The meeting, called by the Cuban president and pro tempore president of the bloc, Miguel Díaz-Canel, seeks to reinforce the unity of the member countries, as well as decide on collective and practical actions in the effective confrontation of contemporary challenges.

Since January of this year, Cuba assumed, for the first time, the temporary presidency of the Group with the commitment to advance the common interests of the South.

With 134 member states, the G77 plus China represents 80 percent of the world’s population and more than two-thirds of the United Nations membership.

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