Why in News?
The United Nations (UN) observed the International Day for South-South Cooperation on September 12, 2026, to promote technical and economic collaboration among nations of the Global South.
Key Points
- “Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development.”
- The first observance was held on December 19, 2004.
Exam Connect
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) → Established in 1945 → Headquartered in New York, USA → Serves as the main policy-making organ of the UN
- Buenos Aires Plan of Action (BAPA) → Adopted in 1978 during the conference on technical cooperation → Forms the foundation for contemporary South-South Cooperation