In his message to mark the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation that falls on Saturday this year, the secretary-general said “despite ongoing challenges, developing countries have become critical actors in the global socioeconomic landscape.”

“A majority have joined the middle-income club, and some have attained impressive economic growth, high savings and investment rates, and a larger share of trade in goods and services,” he said.

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