News: India has reiterated its firm support for the Pact for the Future and its key annexes- the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations- during the third informal dialogue to review the agreement.
About ‘Pact for Future’
- It is a landmark outcome document adopted at the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024.
- Aim: Its primary aim is to invigorate multilateralism, strengthen global cooperation, and better equip international institutions to address contemporary and emerging global challenges.
- The pact was developed through an inclusive, multi-year negotiation process involving Member States, civil society, and international organizations.
- Annexes: The Pact has two annexes –
- The Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations – aim to enhance multilateralism for international peace and security, strengthen inclusive innovation and cooperation to bridge the digital divide, and enhance the global system for current and future generations.
- Its adoption demonstrates that countries are committed to an international system with the United Nations at its centre.
