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The G20 Leaders' Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. More than 30 heads of state and top officials from the European Union, invited guest countries, and 14 heads of international organizations are expected to attend. Ahead of the summit, strict traffic curbs have been put in place to restrict the movement of vehicles in the area where the G20 summit venue and hotels for delegates are located.
Here are the highlights on the G20 Summit:
G20 Live - "Hello, Delhi!": Joe Biden's Enthusiastic Post After India Touchdown
US President Joe Biden arrived in Delhi on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
G20 Live: "Great Seeing You, Mr. Prime Minister": Biden Shares Pic With PM Modi
Great seeing you, Mr. Prime Minister.
- President Biden (@POTUS) September 8, 2023
Today, and throughout the G20, we'll affirm that the United States-India partnership is stronger, closer, and more dynamic than any time in history. pic.twitter.com/bEW2tPrNXr
G20 Live: Nirmala Sitharaman Hosts G20 Finance Ministers For Dinner
Union Finance Minister N Sitharaman hosted the G20 Finance Ministers and heads of International Organisations over dinner ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Delhi.
G20 Live: India, US Release Joint Statement After PM Modi, Biden Hold Bilateral Talks
India and US have released a joint statement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the latter's arrival in Delhi this evening. PM Modi looked forward to welcoming President Biden to next Quad leaders' summit to be hosted by India in 2024, the statement said.
India and US have released a joint statement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the latter's arrival in Delhi this evening. PM Modi looked forward to welcoming President Biden to next Quad leaders' summit to be hosted by India in 2024, the statement said.
G20 Live: PM Modi, Biden Hold Talks On Range Of Issues Ahead Of G20 Summit
PM Modi, Biden Hold Bilateral On Range of Issues Ahead Of G20 Summit https://t.co/vw2fAfI9YO #DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV #G20Summit #G20India2023 pic.twitter.com/33amRrboem
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: PM Modi, Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina Hold Talks In Delhi
Had productive deliberations with PM Sheikh Hasina. The progress in India-Bangladesh relations in the last 9 years has been very gladdening. Our talks covered areas like connectivity, commercial linkage and more. pic.twitter.com/IIuAK0GkoQ
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: PM Modi, Biden Holding Bilateral Talks Ahead Of G20 Summit
Prime Minister @narendramodi and @POTUS @JoeBiden are holding talks at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 8, 2023
Their discussions include a wide range of issues and will further deepen the bond between India and USA. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/PWGBOZIwNT
G20 Live: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G-20 in India | Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit#G20India2023 pic.twitter.com/zdwDH8TZUf
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: Indonesian President Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G-20 in India | Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit#G20India2023 pic.twitter.com/MtOQ5ezDvA
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: Bharat Mandapam Decked Up For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G 20 in India | Bharat Mandapam in Delhi's Pragati Maidan lit up for the G 20 summit pic.twitter.com/mCfxXDTdO6
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: "Meeting World Leaders Of Tomorrow": Rishi Sunak Visits British Council
Before meeting the world leaders of today I've been meeting with the world leaders of tomorrow.
- Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) September 8, 2023
It's been fantastic to visit students and staff here at @inBritish - a reflection of the living bridge that exists between the UK and India. pic.twitter.com/mYc2uZP7kc
G20 Live: Canada's Justin Trudeau Lands In India For G20 Summit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in India for the upcoming G20 summit. He was received by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
#InPics | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau arrives in Delhi for the #G20Summit #DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV #G20India2023 pic.twitter.com/rnAHuEZiC0
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: Biden Received By Minister VK Singh At Airport
Union Minister VK Singh receives US President Joe Biden at the airport. The President will head to PM's residence for bilateral.
Union Minister VK Singh receives US President Joe Biden at the airport. The President will head to PM's residence for bilateral.
#InPics | Union Minister VK Singh receives US President Joe Biden at the airport. President Biden will head to PM Modi's residence for bilateral talks, today. This is Joe Biden's maiden visit to India as US President.#DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV #G20India2023 #G20Summit pic.twitter.com/sQPnfcJip9
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: Joe Biden Lands In Delhi, To Hold Bilateral With PM Modi
US President Joe Biden has landed in Delhi ahead of the G20 summit this weekend. He will be heading to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a bilateral meeting.
G20 Live: Australia's Anthony Albanese Arrives In Delhi Ahead Of G20 Summit
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Delhi for the upcoming G-20 Summit. He was welcomed by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Delhi for the upcoming G-20 Summit. He was welcomed by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
#WATCH | G-20 in India | Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/sky8YLOds4
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: US Treasury Secretary Meets N Sitharaman In Delhi On G20 Sidelines
Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman and United States Treasury Secretary Ms. @SecYellen met today in New Delhi against the backdrop of the #G20 #LeadersSummit to be held in New Delhi on 9th-10th Sept. 2023.
- Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) September 8, 2023
FM Smt. @nsitharaman and Secretary Ms. @SecYellen discussed key... pic.twitter.com/ZggvucXKVA
G20 Live: "Climate Crisis Spiralling Out Of Control" - UN Chief's Top Quotes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is in Delhi to attend the G20 summit, made some important remarks on geopolitics and climate response:
- Climate crisis spiralling out of control
- G20 leaders should focus on two areas - climate and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
- G20 countries are responsible for 80% of global emissions
- We resemble a dysfunctional global family
- The global fracturing spells catastrophe
- Our multilateral institutions reflect a bygone age
- Global financial architecture outdated, dysfunctional, unfair
- Climate crisis worsening dramatically, wars multiplying
- Global solidarity on poverty, hunger and inequalities is missing
- India has done everything possible to represent the interests of the global south
- India has indeed stood by its promise to put the development agenda at the G20's centre
- Not for me to decide whether India should be a part of the UNSC
- I believe we need reforms in UNSC to reflect the world's realities
- Not hopeful for a peace solution in Russia-Ukraine war in the near future
G20 Live: "We Resemble A Dysfunctional Global Family": UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today hoped India's G20 presidency will help lead a transformative change. He also welcomed the focus on one earth, one family, and one future. "We resemble a dysfunctional global family," he says.
aG20 Live: India, Bangladesh Hold Bilateral Meet In Delhi On Sidelines Of G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina are holding a bilaterial meeting in Delhi.
G20 Live: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G 20 in India: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit pic.twitter.com/1dkClSAMz8
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: Rishi Sunak, In Delhi, Speaks On Khalistani Threat, Trade Deal, Faith
"India is the right country at the right time hosting this. I am an example of the living bridge that PM described about UK and India," UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells ANI. On the India-UK trade deal which is in the talks, he says G20 is not the forum to discuss that. He also said the two countries' governments are working on to tackle the Khalistani threat. He also speaks on his India ties and his faith.
G20 Live: Delhi Police Conducts Yamuna River Patrolling Ahead Of G20 Summit
G20 Live: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Daughter Joins Her During G20 Summit
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed is accompanying her mother during her trip to India to attend the G20 summit, Bangladeshi officials said.
G20 Live: If Formalities Complete, Will Change India's Name To Bharat In Records: UN
Amid the controversy over the G20 dinner invite and a 'India-Bharat' name-change buzz, here's the UN's stand on renaming a country.
Amid the controversy over the G20 dinner invite and a 'India-Bharat' name-change buzz, here's the UN's stand on renaming a country.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson of the UN Secretary General, tells NDTV: "Many countries have changed their names. It's up to their own processes. It's up to India and Indians to decide what the country wants to be known as officially. Many countries send us their changed names. We are ready to accept a name change of India to Bharat if New Delhi completes the formalities."
G20 Live: India, Mauritius Hold Key Bilateral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth held a bilateral meeting, in Delhi, on the sidelines of an upcoming G20 summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth held a bilateral meeting, in Delhi, on the sidelines of an upcoming G20 summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth hold a bilateral meeting, in Delhi#DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV #G20Summit #G20India2023 pic.twitter.com/y3q0FwCOoU
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: Russia Foreign Minister Arrives In Delhi To Attend G20 Summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Delhi on Friday to head Moscow's G20 summit delegation in President Vladimir Putin's absence. Putin is not attending the G20 in India, with relations between Moscow and many members of the bloc fraught over the Ukraine war. "We are working closely with all G20 countries to...combat attempts to explain the world's humanitarian and economic problems solely through the conflict in Ukraine," a statement from Lavrov's ministry said before his arrival.
#G20India2023 | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Delhi for the #G20Summit
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
Track LIVE updates: https://t.co/oJVZQMh3NY#DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV pic.twitter.com/0MbixJredJ
Will G20 Summit See A Joint Declaration? Here's What India's Sherpa Said
The G20 leaders' communique is almost ready to be presented to those attending the weekend summit of the group, India's G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant told reporters today.
G20 Live: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G 20 in India | UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/PsPP76fVv5
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: "Delhi G20 Summit Will Chart New Path In Inclusive Development", Says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a long thread on X (formerly known as Twitter), says:
"India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on 09-10 September 2023 at New Delhi's iconic Bharat Mandapam. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days.
It is my firm belief that the the New Delhi G20 Summit will chart a new path in the human-centric and inclusive development.
Rooted in our cultural ethos, India's G20 Presidency theme, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future' deeply resonates with our worldview, that the whole world is one family. India's G20 Presidency has been inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented. We actively voiced the developmental concerns of the Global South.
India also places great emphasis on a human-centric way of furthering progress. It is important to emulate Gandhi Ji's mission of serving the underprivileged, the very last person in the queue.
During the G20 Summit, I will be chairing Sessions on 'One Earth', 'One Family' and 'One Future', covering a range of issues of prime concern to the world community. These include furthering strong, sustainable, inclusive and balanced growth.
We seek to accelerate progress of SDGs, Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future and strengthen Multilateral Institutions for the 21st Century.
We attach immense priority to futuristic sectors such as technological transformation and digital public infrastructure.
We will also collectively work to further gender equality, women empowerment and ensure world peace.
I will also be holding bilateral meetings with several leaders and Heads of Delegation to further deepen the bonds of friendship and cooperation.
I am confident that our guests will enjoy the warmth of the Indian hospitality.
Rashtrapati Ji will be hosting a dinner on 9th September.
On the 10th, the leaders will pay homage to Gandhi Ji at Rajghat. At the Closing Ceremony, on the same day, G20 Leaders will share their collective vision for a sustainable and equitable 'One Future', together like 'One Family', for a healthier 'One Earth'."
No Change Of Guard At Rashtrapati Bhavan This Weekend Due To G20 Summit
There will be no change of guard ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday due to the G20 summit, an official statement said Friday. The change of guard ceremony is a military tradition that is held every week to enable a fresh group of the President's Bodyguards to take charge. In a statement, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "The change of guard ceremony will not take place tomorrow (September 9, 2023) at Rashtrapati Bhavan due to G20 summit." The G20 summit will be held in Delhi from September 9-10. (PTI)
G20 Live: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
Union Minister of State for Railways, Raosaheb Patil Danve, receives South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his arrival in Delhi for G20 summit this weekend.
Union Minister of State for Railways, Raosaheb Patil Danve, receives South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his arrival in Delhi for G20 summit this weekend.
#WATCH | G 20 in India | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
He was received by MoS for State for Railways, Coal and Mines, Raosaheb Patil Danve. pic.twitter.com/3OKiXtJVhi
G20 Live: Oman's Deputy PM Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#CORRECTION | G 20 in India | Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Asaad bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said arrived in Delhi this afternoon for the G 20 Summit pic.twitter.com/bRr9OJV81H
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Summit: "Smart Move", Says UK MP On India's Push To Include African Union
#NDTVExclusive | "Smart move by PM Modi": UK House of Lords member Jo Johnson (@JoJohnsonUK) to @maryashakil on India's push for African Union's inclusion in G20#DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV #G20Summit #G20India2023 pic.twitter.com/2pAKlkDXJS
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
G20 Live: "Collectively, We Shall..." - PM Welcomes EU Chief In Delhi For G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen to Delhi on her arrival in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen to Delhi on her arrival in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
Glad to see you in Delhi for the G20 Summit, @vonderleyen.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2023
Grateful for the @EU_commission's support and commitment. Collectively, we shall address the pressing challenges we face. Looking forward to fruitful deliberations and collaborative actions. https://t.co/VuR51runpk
India's G20 Presidency Coincides With Space Achievements: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has emphasized the synchronicity between India's G20 Presidency and the nation's illustrious accomplishments in space exploration.
Speaking ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Mr Singh remarked that "G20 Summit is happening in India at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the tallest leader of the world".
"The Summit is taking place at a time when India's flag is flying on the South Pole of Moon, the first time any spacecraft has landed on the farther side of the Moon, and the nation's achievements in Science and Technology, including the pioneering R&D success story in Covid vaccines, are being hailed across the globe", he said.
G20 Summit: Jama Masjid Area Decorated With Flowers, Bright Umbrellas
As New Delhi gears up to host the G20 summit, the area close to Jama Masjid has been decorated with flowers creating 'tricolour', and with bright umbrellas.
The area around Jama Masjid is decorated with the G20 logo, and banners, with the slogans of 'Proud to be celebrating India's G20 presidency'. The theme for this year's Summit is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - One Earth, One Family, One Future.
Jama Masjid was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the 17th-century mosque is located in the Old Delhi area.
Japan PM Fumio Kishida Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G 20 in India | Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit pic.twitter.com/9q5I0FhwHE
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Summit: Nataraja Statue At Bharat Mandapam Now PM Modi's Cover Photo On X
G20 Nataraja Statue At Bharat Mandapam Now PM Modi's Cover Photo On X https://t.co/ADflmGuLHR pic.twitter.com/kKfMexNCkN
- NDTV News feed (@ndtvfeed) September 8, 2023
UK PM Rishi Sunak Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#G20India2023 | United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak arrives in Delhi for #G20Summit.#DecodingG20WithNDTV #G20onNDTV #G20Summit pic.twitter.com/fhs604hPsq
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 8, 2023
With Music And Namaste, India Welcomes G20 Delegates For Grand SummitStringent traffic curbs, schools shut, fighter jets for security, murals all across the town - New Delhi has pulled out all the stops to ensure a smooth G20 Summit on September 9 and 10.
Rishi Sunak Feels 'Special', 'Called India's Son-In-Law Affectionately'Rishi Sunak said his visit to Delhi for the G20 Leaders' Summit is "obviously special" as he joked about being referred to as the "son-in-law of India" as the first British Prime Minister of Indian heritage and married to an Indian - Akshata Murty.
G20 Summit: Nataraja Statue At Bharat Mandapam Now Cover Image Of PM Modi On X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday changed the cover image of his social media platform- 'X' with the picture of the Nataraja statue at the Bharat Mandapam venue of the G20 summit in the national capital.
The G20 Summit, a highly anticipated event featuring top world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be held at the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, also known as Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi's Pragati Maidan on September 9 and 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this complex on July 26 this year.
Earlier, the PM had a picture of himself in front of Parliament as his cover image.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G 20 in India | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lands in Delhi for the G 20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/ofZW6UEkt4
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Summit In Delhi: "Heading To G20 Summit With Clear Focus": UK PM Rishi SunakUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday said that he is heading to the G20 Summit set to be held under India's Presidency with a clear focus, which includes stabilising the global economy, building international ties and supporting the most
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
She was received by MoS for Railways & Textiles Darshana Jardosh. pic.twitter.com/9DaZkYtEBO
G20 Summit, Global Warming: Hitch In Climate Change Talks At G20 As China, Saudi Harden StanceWith just hours left for the G20 Summit to begin, climate change is already turning to be a contentious point among the leaders, sources said.
US-India Bilateral, PM Modi-Joe Biden Meeting, G20: Predator Drones, 5G/6G, And More -- Agenda For PM Modi-Joe Biden MeetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden at his residence later today will see meaningful progress on a number of issues.
Digital India: Aadhaar, e-Sanjeevani, Bhashini Showcased At G20 Summit Venue
From UPI to national telemedicine service e-Sanjeevani, some of India's key digital public infrastructure projects have been showcased in a thematic zone at the venue of the G20 summit that begins here on Saturday.
Delegates and other guests visiting the Digital India Experience Zone, set up at the Bharat Mandapam, will also be able to experience the journey of Digital India initiatives via virtual reality.
The zone, which the government said is a "key attraction" at the summit venue, has been set up in halls number 4 and 14.
AI-based language platform Bhashini, Aadhaar, DigiLocker and Diksha portal for aiding learning of teachers have also been showcased.
G20 Summit: Delhi Metro Authority Urges Commuters To Use Magenta Line For Airport Terminal 1
Ahead of the G20 Summit, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday requested the commuters to use Magenta Line for reaching to Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport.
DMRC in its notification also said that feeder buses between Delhi Aerocity Station of Airport Line and Terminal 1 will be unavailable from September 8 to 10.
"To reach Terminal 1 of IGI Airport, commuters are requested to use Magenta Line and get down at Terminal 1-IGI Airport Metro Station. Feeder Buses between Delhi Aerocity Station of Airport Line and Terminal 1 will be unavailable from 8th to 10th September," DMRC said in a statement.
G20 Summit: Delhi Police, BSF Heighten Security, Patrol Yamuna River On Boat
Ahead of the G-20 meeting in Delhi, local police and BSF jawans patrolled the Yamuna river on a boat in Delhi's Shahdara district to prevent any untoward incidents from happening.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have heightened security across the city and continued their security checks on Friday morning.
Zenon, Ming, Zone, Zozo, and Zinger are among six NSG dog squad members with their handlers as well as bomb disposal units that kept checking inside and outside the periphery of Rajghat from the beginning of the day on Thursday till late at night on different occasions to ensure a safe and secure event.
African Union President Azali Assoumani Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
He was received by MoS for State for Railways, Coal and Mines, Raosaheb Patil Danve. pic.twitter.com/oEUI6gB57G
"Putin And Xi's Absence Won't Make Any Difference": German Ambassador On G20 Summit
German Ambassador Philip Achermann said that the absence of the Chinese President and the Russian President will not make any difference in the G20 Summit being held in New Delhi this year.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Mr Achermann said "President Putin didn't attend the last Summit either. I think that was to be expected. We were a little surprised by the Chinese no-attendance by President Xi Jinping. But let me say very clearly, this is a G 20 plus meeting. I think when you have the Chinese PM in attendance and not the Chinese President - it doesn't make a big difference."
"One should not let this Summit be overshadowed by the non-attendance of one President. I think the Chinese PM is a very good representative of China and China will make its voice heard at the table," the Ambassador added.
The German envoy also endorsed India's move to invite the African Union for permanent membership in G20 and said his country supports India's call.
"Asha Karte Hain...": US Official On Expectations From G20 Summit, In HindiThe United States, ahead of G20 Summit, hit out at the Russia for not only skipping important global events but also constantly attacking Ukraine despite its impact on global recession.
G20 Meet 'Normal Process', But Better Forum Than UN: Farooq Abdullah
The G20 forum is better than the United Nations as 20 countries discuss their issues and look for solutions, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Friday.
However, he stressed that the G20 meeting take place in every member country on a rotational basis and it is a normal process.
"G20 (meeting) is a normal process. It rotates between the 20 countries. It is a good forum where these 20 countries put themselves together and discuss their issues and look for their solutions. It is a good forum rather than the UN where there are so many countries," Mr Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a party function here.
World Leaders Start Arriving In Delhi For G20 Summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Argentine President Alberto Fernández and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva are among the top leaders who arrived in the national capital on Friday morning for the G20 summit.
The G20 leaders will deliberate on pressing global issues at the grouping's annual summit here on September 9 and 10. India is hosting the summit in its capacity as the current G20 chair.
The leaders of the influential grouping are being welcomed at the airport with cultural performances.
G20 Summit: Bharat Mandapam All Set To Host World Leaders, Other Delegates
#WATCH | G 20 in India | Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan is all set to host the delegates coming for the G 20 Summit.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
Latest visuals from the venue. pic.twitter.com/xixOZP1OSC
Ahead Of G20 Meet, PM Narendra Modi To Host Private Dinner For Joe Biden TonightPrime Minister Narendra Modi will host US President Joe Biden for a private dinner tonight at his residence in Delhi, a day before the mega G20 summit.
Advancing Ties With India Will Be Priority This Week: US Secretary Ahead Of G20 Summit
US Secretary of the Treasury, Janet L. Yellen on Friday said that America is looking forward to advancing the US-India relationship at the G20 summit and increasing collaboration in supporting the global agriculture and food security program.
Speaking at a press briefing, she said, "We hope to move forward our efforts such as supporting the global agriculture and food security program. Continuing to advance the US-India relationship will be a priority this week. We highly value our bilateral relationship with India. We also welcomed PM Modi to the US in June. The United States is the home to the largest Indian diaspora outside Asia and is India's largest export market."
US Secretary affirmed that India's leadership in the G20 remain highly effective and the group has achieved success on multiple important issues under its presidency.
No Business Leaders Invited To G20 Dinner: PIB
Media reports claiming that prominent business leaders have been invited for the G20 'Special Dinner' being hosted at the main venue Bharat Mandapam were "misleading".
PIB Fact Check, the government arm which busts fake news and misinformation related to the government, categorically said, "No business leaders have been invited to the dinner (on Saturday)."
"This claim is Misleading," PIB Fact Check wrote on its X timeline, attaching one such media report.
G20 Summit: Police, Border Force Conduct Patrolling On A Boat In Delhi's Shahdara
#WATCH | G 20 in India | Delhi: In view of the G 20 Summit, local police and BSF jawan conduct patrolling on a boat in Delhi's Shahdara district. pic.twitter.com/gRgZaFKK4G
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
G20 Summit: Where And How To Watch The Event LiveThe G20 summit will take place in Delhi on September 9 and 10. The G20 is a premier forum for fostering international economic cooperation.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | G20 in India | Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
She was received by MoS for State for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje. pic.twitter.com/AVzEacceIw
Working On G20 Joint Statement With Spirit Of Compromise: US
The United States is working towards a joint declaration at the end of the two-day G20 Summit and hopes that a "spirit of compromise" will be brought on contentious issues, a White House official said.
The G20 Summit scheduled in the national capital on September 9-10 is being held amidst divisions among member countries on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
While China and Russia do not want, in the 'Delhi Declaration' proposed to be adopted by the G20 leaders on Sunday, a mention of the ongoing war, countries of the European Union and other Western nations are pressing for Moscow to be declared as an aggressor and are seeking an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
At a press briefing on Thursday on board Air Force One, after President Joe Biden's departure from Washington to India, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan while responding to a question on the G20 joint outcome statement said: "We have been working all day and all night for a joint statement. In that we bring a spirit of compromise to a lot of the different issues that are contentious so that we can find a text that everybody can live with."
G20 Summit: Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, Putin Full List Of Who's In Who's OutSome of the world's most powerful and influential leaders will gather in New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit this weekend.
G20 Special Dinner Hosted By President: Who Is Invited, Who Isn'tThe guest list for the G20 gala dinner being hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday in Delhi includes all cabinet and state ministers, all Chief Ministers, all Secretaries to the Government of India, and other distinguished guests.
G20 Summit: India Calls For Inclusion of Digital Public Infrastructure In G20 SummitIndia is pushing for the inclusion of digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a major takeaway from the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi.
Confident That India Will Do Everything Possible To Ensure Existing Geopolitical Divides Are Overcome: UN Chief Ahead Of G20 Summit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed confidence that India, all set to host the leaders' summit during its G20 presidency, will do "everything possible" to ensure that existing geopolitical divides are overcome and the crucial gathering of world leaders concludes with "possible results."
He will arrive in Delhi on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit on September 9 and 10 for which world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, are travelling to India. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are not attending the summit.
"I'm confident that India will do everything possible to make sure that the geopolitical divides that exist are overcome and that the G20 can conclude with possible results," Mr Guterres said in Jakarta where he is participating in the 13th ASEAN-UN Summit.
"India Is Leading Digital Transformation Race": G20 Oman Sherpa Pankaj Khimji
G20 Sherpa to Oman, Pankaj Khimji ahead of the G20 Summit this week has said that India is leading the race of digital transformation and is balancing both the developing and developed nations on very sensible issues of climate and energy transition.
He said, "India seems to be leading the race of digital transformation with developing and developed both, and we need to take a leaf out of India's book of digital transformation."
"Energy transition and climate change are really big issues and India is handling it very sensibly, by balancing both the developing and developed nations," said Sherpa.
"Hope We Have A Good G20": Former G20 Sherpa Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Former G20 Sherpa Montek Singh Ahluwalia showed his hopes ahead of the G20 summit being held here in the national capital that India would have a good G20 summit.
"I hope we have a good G20. It is a difficult situation as, for the first time, there are global events on which countries don't actually agree. But many of the other issues that are being discussed are very relevant. I certainly think we are looking at the right issues. The G20 is more like a forum for creating a broad sense of consensus, and then negotiations take place at other forums," said former Sherpa.
Bharat Mandapam, Venue For G20 Summit, Is Perfect Blend Of Modernity, Traditions: Anurag Thakur
Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the #G20 summit is a perfect blend of modernity and our traditions.
- Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 8, 2023
Showcasing the evolution of democracy in our country, diversity & the cutting-edge technology that we have developed, and the digital transformation that we are undergoing, it's... pic.twitter.com/CKt9f9TTOl
PM Modi To Hold Over 15 Bilateral Meetings With World Leaders
On 8th September, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of Mauritius, Bangladeshi and USA at Lok Kalyan Marg.
On 9th September, in addition to the G20 meetings, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with UK, Japan, Germany and Italy.
On 10th September, PM Modi will hold a working lunch meeting with President Macron of France. He will do a pull aside meeting with Canada and bilateral meetings with Comoros, Türkiye, UAE, South Korea, EU/EC, Brazil and Nigeria.
Argentina President Alberto Fernández Arrives In Delhi For G20 Summit
#WATCH | Argentina President Alberto Fernández arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
He was received by MoS for Steel and Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste. pic.twitter.com/hWTmnMb9Ov
Security Checks Underway In Delhi In View Of G20 Summit
#WATCH | Security checks underway in the wake of the G20 Summit, scheduled to be held in the national capital from September 9 to 10.
- ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
(Visuals from Minto Road) pic.twitter.com/PCIaIPOCB9
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge not invited to G20 dinner to be hosted by President on Saturday, confirms his officeCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge not invited to G20 dinner to be hosted by President on Saturday, confirms his office
G20 Summit: Former PMs Manmohan Singh, HD Deve Gowda Invited To G20 DinnerFormer prime ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda have been invited to the G20 Summit dinner in New Delhi on Saturday.
Lights On, Security In Place: Delhi Ready To Welcome World At G20 SummitStringent traffic curbs, schools shut, fighter jets for security, murals all across the town - New Delhi has pulled out all the stops to ensure a smooth G20 Summit on September 9 and 10.
G20 Summit Traffic Curbs, Fighter Jets, Schools Shut: Delhi All Set For G20 SummitStringent traffic curbs, schools shut, fighter jets for security, murals all across the town - New Delhi has pulled out all the stops to ensure a smooth G20 Summit on September 9 and 10.
Joe Biden Heads To India For G20 Summit: We Engage, We Get BetterUnited States President Joe Biden on Friday said that he is headed for India to hold discussions with other G20 leaders on several pressing world issues.
G20 Summit: Spain's President Pedro Sanchez Tests Positive For Covid, To Skip G20 Summit In DelhiSpain's President Pedro Sanchez has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and will not be able to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
G20 Summit in Delhi: Curbs Come Into Effect In Delhi, Cops Urge People To Use MetroStringent traffic regulations were put in place in the New Delhi district on Friday morning while online delivery services, except for medicines, have been barred in the area where the G20 summit venue and hotels for delegates are located, officials
