G20 Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi, Mauritius PM hold a bilateral meeting, in Delhi

G20 Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi, Mauritius PM hold a bilateral meeting, in Delhi

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Sep 9, 2023 - 06:04
G20 Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi, Mauritius PM hold a bilateral meeting, in Delhi

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PM Modi, Mauritius PM hold a bilateral meeting, in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth met bilaterally in Delhi.

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Looking forward to a fruitful Summit, says PM Modi 

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World Bank praises India's digital infrastructure

The World Bank emphasised the significance of digital public infrastructure in assisting states to leapfrog digital transformation in its G20 agenda. According to PTI, the paper lauded India's commitment to maximising the potential of digital public infrastructure such as Aadhaar and UPI for financial inclusion.

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Important to note that we have invited Bangladesh as a very close, friendly neighbour, says Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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‘India's presidency will bring economic benefits to the country’: G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Shringla

G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated that India's presidency will provide economic advantages to the country because the G20 meetings and events featured widespread engagement of people from throughout the country via "Jan Bhagidari."

“We would have received a total of 100,000 visitors for our G 20 presidency from over 125 nationalities and for many of them this has been a discovery of a new India. G 20 presidency will bring economic benefits to our country and to our citizens,” Shringla said during a pre-summit press conference at the International Media Centre.

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India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit, says PM Modi

In a tweet, PM Modi said that he was looking forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Delhi for G20 Summit

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Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik arrives in New Delhi 

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Delhi

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit. Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister of State for Railways, Coal, and Mines, welcomed him.

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G20 Chief Coordinator highlights India's presidency achievements

G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla discussed India's G20 presidency, which began on December 1 last year and would end on November 30 this year.

During this period, India has hosted over 220 G20 meetings in 60 different locations, embracing a pan-Indian G20 model that includes at least one conference in each state and union territory. According to Shringla, this strategy illustrates cooperative federalism.

According to him, India's G20 leadership has drawn over 100,000 tourists from 125 countries, presenting them to a new India and providing considerable economic advantages to the country and its people.

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Vision of India's G20 presidency is to lead to actionable, inclusive growth, says DEA secy Ajay Seth

According to DEA Secretary Ajay Seth, the objective of India's G20 presidency is to lead to actionable, inclusive growth and to enable global growth.

"How to support strong, sustainable, and balanced growth amid global turmoil--that has been our priority," Seth remarked.

He emphasised that the vision must focus on global conversation. He also focused on the priority is to leverage technology to increase efficiency and production.

According to Seth, around 40 events were held on subjects that enhance people's lives.

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G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant at pre-summit briefing

We started with certain broad aims during India's leadership. When one-third of the globe is under recession, we should have long-term, inclusive growth, according to Kant.

Kant went on to say that we must focus on global institutions and how to restructure and improve them. He stated, "We must ensure technological development."

When India assumed the G20 chair, there was a climate crisis and a cost of living debt issue, according to Kant.

In our opinion, we need technical advancement and digital infrastructure, he continued.

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World leaders arrive in Delhi for G20 summit

Britain's Rishi Sunak, Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina, Italy's Giorgia Meloni, Argentina's Alberto Fernández, Japan's Fumio Kishida, and IMF director Kristalina Georgieva were among the top leaders that came here on Friday for the G20 meeting.

Traditional dance performances by numerous troupes greeted the leaders.

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Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Delhi for G20 Summit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, which will be held in New Delhi.

Kishida was met at the airport by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

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PM Modi changes his X display picture to Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed his X, formerly Twitter, display picture to that of the Bharat Mandapam, the official venue of the G20 Summit.

The picture shows a brightly-lit Bharat Mandapam with a Nataraja statue installed there.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in Delhi for G20 Summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunal reaches Delhi for the G20 Summit. 

Sunak had said that building international ties would be the main focus of the G20 Summit.

Ashwini Kumar Choubey, the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and the Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, welcomed him.

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Putin avoiding all summits as an arrest warrant has been issued against him by ICC, says Former Western Army Commander

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives at Palam Airport 

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi at Palam Airport for the G20 Summit.She was received by MoS for Railways & Textiles Darshana Jardosh.

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China says it is willing to work with all parties at G20 summit

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that China is eager to cooperate with all parties to achieve a favourable conclusion at the G20 meeting in New Delhi.

The statements were made by Mao Ning, the ministry's spokeswoman, after a media report stated that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticised China for delaying an agreement on a variety of issues, including Ukraine.

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Digital India: Aadhaar, e-Sanjeevani, Bhashini showcased at G20 summit venue

Some of India's important digital public infrastructure initiatives, ranging from UPI to the national telemedicine service e-Sanjeevani, have been presented in a themed zone at the location of the G20 meeting, which begins here on Saturday.

Delegates and other visitors to the Bharat Mandapam's Digital India Experience Zone will be able to experience the journey of Digital India initiatives through virtual reality.

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Looking forward to three bilateral meetings, says PM Modi

PM Modi will be meeting Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and US President Joe Biden.

He further stated that these sessions will allow India to assess its bilateral ties with these countries and boost developmental cooperation.

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'Hard to predict if G20 can agree on summit declaration': European Council President Charles Michel

It is difficult to predict if leaders of the G20 grouping gathering for a summit in New Delhi this weekend can reach a consensus on a declaration, European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday.

Analysts say deeper and more entrenched divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine risk derailing progress on issues such as food security, debt distress and global cooperation on climate change when the world’s most powerful nations meet.

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Will see meaningful progress on a number of issues, says White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

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India’s EAM Dr Jaishankar calls on Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth

EAM Dr S Jaishankar called on PM of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, in Delhi earlier today.

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Theme for G20 Summit 2023 is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

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G20 meet 'normal process', but it is better forum than UN: Farooq Abdullah

The G20 group is better than the UN because it brings together 20 countries to discuss their problems and find solutions, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Friday.

He did, however, emphasise that the G20 summit is held in each member country on a rotating basis, and that this is a routine practise.

The G20 (meeting) is a routine procedure. It is rotated among the 20 countries. It is an excellent place for these 20 countries to get together and discuss their problems and find answers. Instead of the UN, which has so many nations, it is a fantastic venue, Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a party function here. 

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President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani arrives in Delhi

Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.

Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister of State for Railways, Coal, and Mines, welcomed him.

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Security beefed up near Delhi's MKT

According to police sources, law enforcement authorities have taken preemptive security precautions in anticipation for a possible Tibetan demonstration on Friday in the Majnu ka Tilla district of north Delhi. Majnu ka Tilla is a Tibetan settlement.

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Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda not to attend G20 dinner due to health reasons

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has announced that he will not attend President Droupadi Murmu's G20 dinner on Saturday owing to health concerns.

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G20 Summit: Who is arriving in India and when?

The G20 Summit is set to take place this weekend at the new Bharat Mandapam complex in Pragati Maidan, and as a result, New Delhi is currently under heavy security.

According to sources reported by news agency ANI, a list of Union Ministers charged with welcoming foreign leaders to the summit was released on Thursday.

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Must focus on the theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future', says Lt Gen (Retd) BS Jaswal, former Northern Army Commander

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Peak of a very successful, extremely impressive presidency, says German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann

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Will try to work with China, Russia representatives during G20 Summit, says US State Department's Spokesperson

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America wants to work with India after seeing the ambition of youth, says US State Department's Spokesperson

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to attend G20 dinner

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to travel New Delhi on Friday afternoon to accept President Droupadi Murmu's invitation to attend a dinner event in connection with the G20 conference, according to authorities.

Banerjee intends to meet with leaders of several political parties while in the national capital, in addition to engaging in official engagements.

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EU looking forward to welcome African Union as permanent member of G20

The European Union said on Friday that it is excited to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 at its summit in New Delhi.

The European Council President, Charles Michel, made the remarks a day before India hosts the G20 conference.

"The European Union is looking forward to welcome African Union as a permanent member of the G20," Michel said at a media briefing.

"The European Union supports African Union's entry into G20," he said.

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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva receives a traditional welcome

Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF's chief, shakes a leg as she arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit on Thursday.

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G20 Summit delegates to be served in silverware and gold utensils

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World leaders who have arrived in India to participate in the G20 Summit

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is the first Head of Delegation to arrive in Delhi for the G20 Summit, and he was greeted by MoS Health SP Singh Baghel.

The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Director General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday night to attend the G20 Summit.

Kristalina Georgieva, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, has also arrived for the G20 Summit.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has arrived in Delhi for the G20 Summit. Shobha Karandlaje, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, welcomed her.

Argentina's President Alberto Fernández arrived in Delhi for the G20 Summit as well. Faggan Singh Kulaste, the Minister of Steel and Rural Development, welcomed him.

Other world leaders have arrived in the country for the G20 Summit in Delhi, including Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of the OECD; Minister of Economy, Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez of Mexico; Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius; European Council President Charles Michel.

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Italian Prime Minister Meloni arrives in Delhi for G20

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.

Shobha Karandlaje, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, welcomed her.

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Delhi adorned with murals for G20 Summit 

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Confident that India will do 'everything possible' to ensure existing geopolitical divides are overcome, says UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed confidence that India, which is hosting the leaders' summit as part of its G20 presidency, will do "everything possible" to ensure that existing geopolitical divides are bridged and the crucial gathering of world leaders ends with "possible results."

Guterres will arrive in Delhi on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, which will take place in India on September 9 and 10.

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Light rainfall likely over next two days

On Saturday and Sunday, when the G20 summit is place in Delhi, the city should expect typically overcast skies with light rain or drizzle.

To offer specialist and real-time weather predictions, the IMD has erected an extra automated weather station near Pragati Maidan, where the G20 Leaders' Summit will take place.

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US willing to collaborate with India, says Yellen

The US Treasury's Janet Yellen stated that she is mindful of the threats to global economy; a negative effect is the Russia war, which has raised food and oil costs. She also stated that the US is willing to collaborate with India to effectively write a communiqué.

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Hasina daughter, candidate for WHO election, likely to join mother during G20 summit

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to be joined by her daughter Saima Wazed on her visit to India for the G20 meeting, according to officials in the neighbouring country.

Along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hasina will inaugurate a rail link with Tripura and the second unit of the Rampal power plant virtually from Delhi at G20 side events.

She will also sign other agreements, including one that would allow inhabitants of both nations to use a Rupee-Taka card to pay in local currency rather than dollars while visiting the other.

A top official from Bangladesh's foreign ministry announced that Saima Wazed will attend the G20 summit in Delhi.

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PM Modi to hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders

According to reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend more than 15 bilateral talks with international leaders.

PM Modi will meet with the presidents of Mauritius, Bangladesh, and the United States on September 8.

In addition to the G20 meetings, PM will attend bilateral talks with the UK, Japan, Germany, and Italy on September 9, and a working lunch meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on September 10.

He will also have a pull-aside discussion with Canada, as well as bilateral talks with Comoros, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, the European Union/Common Market, Brazil, and Nigeria.

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India leading in digital transformation race, says Oman Sherpa Pankaj Khimji

Pankaj Khimji, G20 Sherpa to Oman ahead of the G20 Summit, stated that India is leading the race of digital transformation and is balancing both developing and developed nations on extremely important problems such as climate and energy transition.

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India's G20 Presidency at crucial moment of global economy: OECD Sherpa

Andreas Schaal, OECD Sherpa to the G20, described India as a "fantastic host" for the world. He noted that India has assumed the G20 presidency at a critical juncture in the global economy, when the world requires sustained resilient growth.

On September 9-10, India will host the G20 Leaders Summit at the recently inaugurated Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The G20 Summit is being held for the first time under India's chairmanship.

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Former Prime Ministers invited to attend Friday's G20 Summit dinner

Former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda have been invited to the G20 Summit dinner, according to news agency ANI.

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Delhi decked up for the G20 Summit

The G20 meeting will be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10.

As India prepares to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10, its dedication to promoting global harmony and green financing shines out.

The country has prioritised global multistakeholder collaboration as a tool to address common concerns such as climate catastrophe, and it exemplifies the road of global harmony and green financing.

When New Delhi rolls out the red carpet for world leaders, it would be interesting to observe how the topic of green finance and its applications is addressed during the summit.

The Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) has been established to mobilise sustainable finance as a means of guaranteeing global development and stability, as well as fostering transitions to greener, more resilient, and inclusive communities and economies.

The Group is tasked with identifying institutional and market impediments to sustainable finance in order to propose solutions that will help to a greater alignment of the international financial system with the goals of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement.

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