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African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the global stage. US President Joe Biden called last year for the AU's permanent membership in the G20, saying it's been «a long time in coming.» Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the bloc was invited to join during the G20 summit his country is hosting this week. The African Union has advocated for full membership for seven years, spokesperson Ebba Kalondo said.

Joe Biden and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi are expected to announce the project as a part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment. The project, which is in line with president Biden's middle east strategy, will enhance connectivity, de-escalate conflict, and provide a counter for China's 'Belt and Road' initiative. This project, which will push commerce, energy trade, digital connectivity, high standards, will be executed in a transparent, non-coercive and sustainable way, Finer added.

Narendra Modi's welcoming handshake with G20 leaders at the Bharat Mandapam summit venue. This remarkable wheel, constructed during the 13th century under the rule of King Narasimhadeva-I, features 24 spokes and has also been incorporated into the Indian Tricolour. It symbolizes India's profound historical knowledge, advanced civilization, and architectural mastery.

Modi was identified as the leader of 'Bharat' at theG20 Summit that began on Saturday as he made his opening remarks at the beginning of the two-day meeting. The name card in front of Modi as he addressed the gathering at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the Summit, said 'Bharat'. The government has used 'Bharat', a name used in the Constitution for the country along with India, in several official G20 documents. A dinner invite sent to G20 delegates and other guests was addressed by the 'President of Bharat', a move which ignited a political row with opposition parties claiming the government is trying to drop 'India' from the country's name.

Joe Biden and his allies intend to unveil a proposal on Saturday that outlines a shipping route linking India to the Middle East and potentially extending to Europe. This development could have a significant impact on global trade and is set to be announced during the Group of 20 summit. As reported by AP, the suggested agreement for a shipping and railway transport corridor would encompass the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, and additional G20 nations, as confirmed by Jon Finer, the deputy national security adviser to the president.

Ahead of the G20 Summit, India turned down the White House's request to give more access to media persons who travelled with US President Joe Biden to India. Reporters were denied access to ask questions to Joe Biden and PM Narendra Modi, when both of them met in Delhi, two US officials familiar told CNN.

Joe Biden. Trump also may seek to move his trial from state to federal court, his lawyer said in a court filing on Thursday. Meadows filed a notice of appeal later on Friday.

G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina held a bilateral talk in New Delhi on Friday, the two countries also signed three memorandum of understanding (MoUs), including one on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms.Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden arrived in the national capital Delhi on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Biden, along with Janet Yellen, went for a closed-door meeting with PM Modi on Friday, after the former arrived in India.The Quad, comprising India, US, Japan and Australia, has been focusing on practical cooperation to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region.The 18th G20 Summit is being held at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi on September 9 and 10.A Leaders Declaration will be adopted at the conclusion of the New Delhi Summit.Check all the latest updates on the G20 Summit 2023 at Mint's LIVE blog:German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in New Delhi today to attend the two-day-long G20 Summit which is being held under India's Presidency.He was received by Union Minister of State for MSME, Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma at the airport.A group of dancers also presented a traditional dance to welcome the German chancellor.In May this year Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional developments and global challenges.The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 49th summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the Japanese city of Hiroshima in May recently.

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden pledged Friday to deepen the partnership between their countries in their second bilateral meeting in less than six months, as Delhi prepares to host a meeting among leaders of the Group of 20 leading industrialized and developing countries.

Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed their nations’ close ties and commitment to developing robust global semiconductor supply chains during their meeting before the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, building on discussions from their June bilateral meeting. Biden also reiterated America’s support for India’s longstanding demand for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and expressed support for India’s candidacy for another term in the UNSC as a non-permanent member in 2028-29.

Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Friday stressed the importance of the Quad grouping in supporting a free, open, inclusive, and resilient Indo-Pacific. A joint statement issued after bilateral talks between the two leaders also said the Prime Minister looked forward to welcoming the US President to the next Quad Leaders' Summit to be hosted by India in 2024. The Quad, comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia, has been focusing on practical cooperation to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. Prime Minister Modi and President Biden also pledged to sustain the high-level of engagement between their governments, industries, and academic institutions and realize their ambitious vision for an enduring India-US partnership that advances the aspirations of their people for a bright and prosperous future, serves the global good, and contributes to a free, open, inclusive, and resilient Indo-Pacific, the statement said. The joint statement was issued after comprehensive talks between Modi and Biden to further economic and people-to-people bilateral linkages with the Prime Minister asserting that the friendship between the two nations will continue to play a great role in furthering global good. This is President Biden's first visit to India as US President.

Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Friday vowed to 'deepen and diversify' the bilateral major defence partnership while welcoming forward movement in India's procurement of 31 drones and joint development of jet engines. In their over 50-minute talks, the two leaders deliberated on India's G20 presidency, cooperation in nuclear energy, critical and emerging technologies such as 6G and artificial intelligence, and ways to fundamentally reshape multilateral development banks. The US president is visiting India primarily to attend the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday.

Narendra Modi held talks with US President Joe Biden on Friday to further economic and people-to-people bilateral linkages, asserting that the ties between the two countries will continue to play a great role in furthering global good. Biden arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Modi. This is Biden's first visit to India as the US president. In a post on X, Modi said, «Happy to have welcomed @POTUS @JoeBiden to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden picked up from where they left off in June during their bilateral meeting on Friday in advance of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. “The leaders called on their governments to continue the work of transforming the India-U.S.

G20 Summit: The world leaders are in New Delhi for the 18th G20 Summit which will begin on 9 September. US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting on Friday and soon the minutes of the meeting will be out. One of the major questions around the G20 Summit will be about the New Delhi declaration and as per Indian officials, the declaration is almost finalized.

leadership with his view of President Joe Biden's performance. He said, “She was an incredible woman. She was so sharp, she was 100 per cent.

Joe Biden arrived in national capital Delhi on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Biden, along with Janet Yellen, went for closed door meeting with PM Modi on Friday, after the former arrived in India. He was received at the airport by Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation Gen VK Singh (retd).

G20 Summit dinner on Saturday evening. The government clarification came in the wake of reports that around 500 leading businessmen had been invited for the event at the ‘brand-new $300-million venue in the shape of a conch shell’. “This claim is misleading.

Joe Biden is en route to the G20 conference in New Delhi, India, where he is scheduled to hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and possibly meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The proposed multinational infrastructure deal holds significant strategic importance.

Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting on Friday evening in advance of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. “It will be an opportunity to follow up on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United States and we will see meaningful progress on a number of issues like the GE jet engine issue, the MQ-9 Reapers, on 5G, 6G, on collaboration in critical and emerging technologies and progress also in the civil nuclear area as well. So we will mark all of that progress when the two of them meet tomorrow which shows the breadth of the relationship between our countries," said the US national security adviser Jake Sullivan to a gathering of journalists.

G20 Summit, scheduled for September 9 and 10 in India. Before his departure, President Biden took to his social media platform, X, to express his goals for the G20 Summit. He stated, "I’m headed to the G20 – the premier forum for international economic cooperation – focused on making progress on Americans' priorities, delivering for developing nations, and showing our commitment to the G20 as a forum that can deliver." On Thursday, Biden departed from Andrew’s air base on Air Force 1, en route to India to participate in the 18th G20 Summit.