India held the third Voice of Global South Summit on August 17 2024, with 123 countries participating in the virtual event, while China and Pakistan were notably absent from the list of those nations invited. The summit, aimed at addressing challenges faced by developing nations, particularly those in Africa, saw discussions led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was attended by 21 heads of state and government, PTI reported. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at a press conference following the summit, confirmed the participation numbers, highlighting the presenc…