India always cares for, looks after interests of Global South: Piyush Goyal

India has always looked upon itself as a responsible nation, which cares for and looks after the interests of the Global South, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

He also said that the welfare of all the people of the world is a collective responsibility of every nation.

The Global South broadly includes developing and least developed countries of regions such as Africa and Asia.

"We do believe that we would like to be a friend to every country in the world, more so the member states of BIMSTEC, the seven nations who collectively make up a very large number of people, almost 22 per cent of the world population," Goyal said.

The minister was speaking at CII's BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024 here.

The remarks assume significance as India's neighbouring country Bangladesh is facing political turmoil.

"We are all deeply concerned about the evolving situation in Bangladesh and we wish the people of Bangladesh well. We will all collectively convey our best wish