The large group of 130 developing economies speak in many voices, and it is unlikely to acquiesce to the leadership of either India or China. Both India and China stand outside of the Global South in terms of the state of the economy and other geopolitical parameters
Cuba has assumed the presidency of G77 for the first time. Havana is certain to seek New Delhi’s guidance for itself: therefore, the possibility of a quid pro quo exists on their respective back channels regarding the SCO and the G77, calling for greater engagement between Cuba and India this year