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<p>India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda's capital Kampala next month. Scheduled from January 17 to 20, 2024, the 19th edition of the NAM summit will be preceded by a crucial foreign ministerial meeting from&nbsp;January 15.</p>

<p>Additionally, the African country will host the Third South Summits and G77 meeting from January 21&nbsp;to 23.</p>

<p>At the 2019 NAM summit in Azerbaijan, and the 2016 NAM Venezuela summits, India was represented at the Vice President level. This will be External Affairs Minister's 2nd visit to the country in a year. He was in the country in April 2023 as well during which he inaugurated the first foreign campus of India's National Forensic Science University (NFSU). Located in Uganda's Jinja, the focus of the Indian government is to build capacity in Africa. Remember, this year, India also opened the campus of IIT Madras in Tanzania's Zanzibar.</p>

<h2><strong>Kampala 2024 NAM summit: What will it be about?</strong></h2>

<p>When the details of the summit, including the dates were announced in November, Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said that the "summit will provide a platform for global cooperation and solidarity and for advancing our common goals. Uganda is prepared to showcase its hospitality and contribute to a successful summit". The summit will take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo convention centre.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/second-global-south-summit-a-holistic-assessment-660338">Second Global South Summit: A holistic assessment</a></strong></p>

<p>Uganda will be the chair of the NAM grouping from 2024-2027. The African country was chosen to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit on October 19, 2019, during the meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan.</p>

<p>It's worth mentioning that Uganda President Museveni declared that no Covid tests will be conducted during the NAM summit. He stated, "After consulting with certain NAM stakeholders, we discovered that some of the delegates prefer not to have their DNA exposed."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initially established during the Cold War to represent the interests of developing nations and countries who did not want to be part of any Western or soviet bloc, NAM has redefined its mission post-1991.</p>

<p>With the geopolitical landscape witnessing a notable shift, the movement is steering its focus toward fostering South-South cooperation, providing a platform for nations to collaborate independently of traditional alliances. India is one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement and hosted the 7th NAM Summit in 1983 in New Delhi.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PM Modi NAM Summit 2020: 'Need a new template for the world'</strong></p>

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<p>The membership of NAM today comprises 53 countries from Africa, 40 from Asia, 26 from Latin America and the Caribbean, and one from Europe (Belarus). There are 18 countries and 10 international organisations that are Observers at NAM. The grouping is 2nd only to the UN in terms of membership of countries, making it one of the largest groupings on the planet.</p>


India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda's capital Kampala next month.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda's capital Kampala next month. Scheduled from January 17 to 20, 2024, the 19th edition of the NAM summit will be preceded by a crucial foreign ministerial meeting from January 15. Additionally, the African country will host the Third South Summits and G77 meeting from January 21 to 23. At the 2019 NAM summit in Azerbaijan, and the 2016 NAM Venezuela summits, India was represented at the Vice President level. This will be External Affairs Minister's 2nd visit to the country in a year. He was in the country in April 2023 as well during which he inaugurated the first foreign campus of India's National Forensic Science University (NFSU). Located in Uganda's Jinja, the focus of the Indian government is to build capacity in Africa. Remember, this year, India also opened the campus of IIT Madras in Tanzania's Zanzibar. Kampala 2024 NAM summit: What will it be about? When the details of the summit, including the dates were announced in November, Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said that the "summit will provide a platform for global cooperation and solidarity and for advancing our common goals. Uganda is prepared to showcase its hospitality and contribute to a successful summit". The summit will take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo convention centre. Also read | Second Global South Summit: A holistic assessment Uganda will be the chair of the NAM grouping from 2024-2027. The African country was chosen to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit on October 19, 2019, during the meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan. It's worth mentioning that Uganda President Museveni declared that no Covid tests will be conducted during the NAM summit. He stated, "After consulting with certain NAM stakeholders, we discovered that some of the delegates prefer not to have their DNA exposed." Initially established during the Cold War to represent the interests of developing nations and countries who did not want to be part of any Western or soviet bloc, NAM has redefined its mission post-1991. With the geopolitical landscape witnessing a notable shift, the movement is steering its focus toward fostering South-South cooperation, providing a platform for nations to collaborate independently of traditional alliances. India is one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement and hosted the 7th NAM Summit in 1983 in New Delhi. Also watch | PM Modi NAM Summit 2020: 'Need a new template for the world' × The membership of NAM today comprises 53 countries from Africa, 40 from Asia, 26 from Latin America and the Caribbean, and one from Europe (Belarus). There are 18 countries and 10 international organisations that are Observers at NAM. The grouping is 2nd only to the UN in terms of membership of countries, making it one of the largest groupings on the planet.

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There will be no fireworks in Moscow this New Year's Eve. The post-Soviet state has historically celebrated the occasion with much more Gusto than Christmas. Russia however is now opting to mute celebrations as it reels from the Financial strain brought on by the war in Ukraine.

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The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a turn for the worse as the year comes to an end. Ukraine carried out retaliatory strikes in Russia's Belgorod overnight after Russia's deadliest attack on the country. The Kremlin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine after 20 were killed and 55 injured in Belgorod. The Kremlin has also called a UNSC meeting over the recent attack.

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<p>Russia on Sunday said it will seek revenge of what it called a 'terror strike' on its civilians in&nbsp;Belgorod.&nbsp;Russia said that the city of Belgorod was attacked by Ukraine with missiles and rockets in which at least 21 people were killed and dozens were wounded. Meanwhile, mayhem in the Red Sea continues as an American destroyer intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Yemen on Saturday.&nbsp;The incident unfolded as the destroyer responded to a distress call from the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged container ship, which had been targeted in a missile strike while transiting the Red Sea. Also, unrest in Serbia continues as opposition parties allege massive irregularities in December presidential elections.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read in detail.</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-terms-belgorod-attack-as-terrorism-vows-revenge-for-strike-on-city-675165"><strong>Russia terms Belgorod attack as 'terrorism', vows revenge for strike on city</strong></a></p>

<p><img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/31/402717-untitled-design-2023-12-31t090304257.png?imwidth=3840" />Russia on Saturday (Dec 30) accused Ukraine of carrying out a "terrorist attack" on civilians in Belgorod and claimed that Kyiv used prohibited cluster munitions in an emergency meeting with the UN Security Council, which was being held at Moscow's request.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-destroyer-thwarts-yemeni-missile-attack-on-red-sea-shipping-675168"><strong>American destroyer thwarts Yemeni missile attack on Red Sea shipping</strong></a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/serbia-thousands-protest-over-election-results-oppn-demands-annulment-of-vote-675149"><strong>Serbia: Thousands protest over election results; oppn demands annulment of vote</strong></a></p>

<p><img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/31/402708-2023-12-30t145407z2lynxmpejbt04hrtroptp4serbia-election-protest.JPG?imwidth=3840" />Thousands of people gathered in Serbia's capital city of Belgrade on Saturday (Dec 30), protesting over the results of the parliamentary and municipal elections on Dec 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-us-destroyer-receives-distress-call-shoots-down-two-anti-ship-missiles-675140"><strong>Israel-Hamas war LIVE: Houthi missile strikes container ship as another vessel reports 'loud bang, several explosions'</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russian President Putin's New Year greetings to India</strong></p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his New Year message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his message, Putin said that there were major ties and India-Russia bilateral cooperation in the outgoing year.</p>

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Russia on Sunday said it will seek revenge of what it called a 'terror strike' on its civilians in Belgorod. Russia said that the city of Belgorod was attacked by Ukraine with missiles and rockets in which at least 21 people were killed and dozens were wounded.

Russia on Sunday said it will seek revenge of what it called a 'terror strike' on its civilians in Belgorod. Russia said that the city of Belgorod was attacked by Ukraine with missiles and rockets in which at least 21 people were killed and dozens were wounded. Meanwhile, mayhem in the Red Sea continues as an American destroyer intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Yemen on Saturday. The incident unfolded as the destroyer responded to a distress call from the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged container ship, which had been targeted in a missile strike while transiting the Red Sea. Also, unrest in Serbia continues as opposition parties allege massive irregularities in December presidential elections. Click on the headlines to read in detail. Russia terms Belgorod attack as 'terrorism', vows revenge for strike on city Russia on Saturday (Dec 30) accused Ukraine of carrying out a "terrorist attack" on civilians in Belgorod and claimed that Kyiv used prohibited cluster munitions in an emergency meeting with the UN Security Council, which was being held at Moscow's request. American destroyer thwarts Yemeni missile attack on Red Sea shipping An American destroyer intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Yemen on Saturday (Dec 30). Serbia: Thousands protest over election results; oppn demands annulment of vote Thousands of people gathered in Serbia's capital city of Belgrade on Saturday (Dec 30), protesting over the results of the parliamentary and municipal elections on Dec 17. Israel-Hamas war LIVE: Houthi missile strikes container ship as another vessel reports 'loud bang, several explosions' UNRWA’s director Thomas White said that 40 per cent of the population in Gaza is at risk of famine as he shared video of people scrambling for aid. Track LIVE updates from the war on WION's website. Watch: Russian President Putin's New Year greetings to India Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his New Year message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his message, Putin said that there were major ties and India-Russia bilateral cooperation in the outgoing year. ×

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