A summit level group of developing countries spanning the globe, the G-15 provides a platform for articulation of common perceptions on the world situation and promotion of economic development through South-South cooperation and North-South dialogue.  Based on the common goal of enhanced growth and prosperity, the G-15 was established by 15 developing countries during the Ninth Non-Aligned Summit in September 1989. It presently has 17 members, comprising of an important cross-section of countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is current Chairman of the Group.

H. E. Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha (right), Chairperson of the G-15 Personal Representatives, presenting his credentials at the United Nations Office in Geneva

Forthcoming Meetings:  18th Working Group Meeting on   Sectoral Cooperation,  26 April 2013, Geneva