The summit celebrates three significant milestones: the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, the UN International Year of Cooperatives (IYF2025), and the Platinum Jubilee of the 1955 African-Asian Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia.

The event will witness the launch of several key organizations under the Global South Umbrella Association (GSUA), including the Global South Centre for Research Innovation Peace and Technology for Sustainable Development, Global South Farmers Association, Global South Engineers Association, Global South Architects Association, Global South Solar Energy Association, Global South Mining Association, Global South Science and Technology Association, and the Global South Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

These initiatives aim to address critical issues facing the 134 nations of the Global South, which account for 88% of the world’s population and possess abundant human and natural resources but remain underdeveloped. The event draws inspiration from the historic 1955 Asia-Africa Conference and recognizes the efforts of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose leadership in promoting global equity and strengthening South-South cooperation has played a pivotal role in driving this vision forward.

To announce this upcoming event, a World Press Conference was held at the Press Club of India, Windsor Place, New Delhi, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. During this conference, the launch of 10,000 Indian University Scholarships for African countries will also be announced, alongside the details of the London summit and the official introduction of GSUA and other affiliated organizations.

In a message delivered by Dr. Alex Mubiru, Director General, Office of the President, African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, praised Abdul Dewale Mohammed, Founder and Group Executive President of the Africa Asia Scholars Global Network (AASGON), and his team for their commitment to advancing the cause of the Global South.

Brijesh Mathur, Secretary General of AASGON, highlighted that the summit will bring together influential voices from both the public and private sectors to explore solutions for improving the global education system and fostering sustainable growth.

As a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) and a member of the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development (UKSSD), AASGON remains committed to narrowing the divide between the Global North and South. The summit will address concerns raised by World Bank President Ajay Banga about the growing mistrust between regions and work towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The GSUA’25 Summit promises to be a transformative event that will set the stage for a more inclusive and sustainable future for the Global South.