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Rishi Sunak on Saturday said that the world is looking to G20 to provide leadership and that the leaders are meeting at a time of enormous challenges. Sunak, who is taking part in G20 Summit in New Delhi, expressed confidence that the leaders will be together able to address the challenges. «15 years ago, #G20 leaders came together for the first time to restore global growth after the financial crisis. We meet at a time of enormous challenges — the world is looking to the G20 once again to provide leadership.

Narendra Modi, who kicked off the two-day G20 leaders’ Summit here, describing India’s G20 presidency as a symbol of inclusiveness. At the opening session of the summit, AU Chair Azali Assoumani marked the Union's entry as a permanent member of G20, on Modi’s invitation. In his opening remark, Modi called for a collective approach to resolving the challenges facing the world today and emphasised on the need to restore mutual faith that has been lost due to war.

G20 Summit LIVE The White house released India-US joint statement on Friday. Is the statement “precursor to providing US military bases on Indian Soil? The NDA/BJP will have to clarify in Parliament," questioned Manish Tiwari in his latest post on X. Also Read: G20 Summit 2023: PM Modi welcomes G20 leaders with Konark Wheel replica as backdrop Till now, no BJP leader has reacted to Manish Tiwari claims and responed to his demand of discussion of the issue in parliament.

special dinner hosted by President Draupadi Murmu for G20 leaders on Saturday evening will witness a musical performance showcasing ancient classical instruments such 'Ravanahatha' and 'Rudra Veena' among others. The ceremonial dinner to be held tonight at the Bharat Mandapam venue of the G20 Leaders Summit in the national capital will celebrate the country's rich musical heritage — a mix of different styles of classical and contemporary music. The performance 'Bharat Vadya Darshanam' — Musical Journey of India — by the 'Gaandharva Aaradhyam' group will be showcased during the dinner hosted by President Murmu. The 18th G20 Leaders Summit has brought together leaders from the world's 20 major economies «The three-hour-long performance at the G20 special dinner during the special dinner will see ancient musical instruments like „Ravanahatha“ to „Rudra Veena,“ as well as the tabla and piano being played,» Minister of State Meenakashi Lekhi told ANI.

India is holding the historic G20 Summit in Delhi, Congress leader Manish Tiwari on Saturday launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janta Party-led Centre, asking the government to clarify in Parliament whether the government is aiming to provide a military base to United States soldiers on Indian soil. Tiwari, citing the India-US joint statement released by the White House on Friday, said, «Is this a precursor to providing US military bases on Indian soil? The NDA/BJP will have to clarify in Parliament.» The Congress leader's attack on the Centre comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit with US President Joe Biden hours after he landed in New Delhi to attend the mega conclave. According to statement from the White House about the meeting of both leaders at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi, they talked about various key issues and also applauded the conclusion of a second Master Ship Repair Agreement signed between American Navy and Mumbai-based Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders in August 2023. During the meeting, both leaders recommitted to advancing India's emergence as a hub for the maintenance and repair of forward-deployed US Navy assets and other aircraft and vessels, according to the White House statement. Taking to X, Manish Tiwari highlighted a specific part of the India-US joint statement that reads, «The leaders applauded the conclusion of a second Master Ship Repair Agreement, with the most recent agreement signed by the U.S. Navy and Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders, Ltd., in August 2023.

Congress on Saturday attacked the government over the Adani issue, saying the G20 theme is 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' but Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to actually believe in «One Man, One Government, One Business Group». The Congress has been questioning the financial dealings of billionaire Gautam Adani's group after US research firm Hindenburg alleged «irregularities» and charged it with stock price manipulation.

G20 Presidency has become a symbol of inclusion both inside and outside the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it has become «People's G20» in India and crores of citizens are connected with it. In his opening statement at G20 Summit being hosted under India's presidency, PM Modi spoke of global challenges and said 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' can be the torch bearer to address these. The plaque in front of PM Modi at the G20 Summit said «Bharat». «India's G20 presidency has become a symbol of inclusion, of 'sabka saath' both inside and outside the country. This has become People's G20 in India.

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on a three-day state visit during which he will hold a bilateral meeting and co-chair the first leaders' meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this visit, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia will also attend theG20 Summit being hosted in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday. He will continue his stay in India on Monday for the state visit, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. On his arrival, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was received by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the airport. The Saudi Crown Prince had earlier come to India on a state visit in February 2019 and this will be his second state visit.

African Union joined the G20 on Saturday, Sunil Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises said the day will be remembered as a «defining milestone» towards charting more inclusive compositions across international organisations and their bodies. Mittal congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi «for successfully leading the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20». «My hearty congratulations to PM Narendra Modi for successfully leading the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.

G20 Summit in Delhi began on 9 September with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inaugural remarks. The Prime Minister's opening address to the G20 summit came with his nameplate labelled 'Bharat' on it. This came days after the invitations to the summit dinner were sent out in the name of the "President of Bharat", prompting rumours official usage of the country's English name would be scrapped.

spy agency published a strong-worded criticism of India hours before Group of 20 leaders met in New Delhi, accusing the summit host of pushing its own agenda and causing disagreement. The commentary lamented that India held two prior G-20 sessions in disputed territories — one in Arunachal Pradesh that China also claims, and another in Kashmir, contested by Pakistan. The move has “sabotaged the atmosphere for cooperation at the G-20,” the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations said on its official WeChat account on Saturday. The post reveals a possible explanation for President Xi Jinping’s decision to stay away from the summit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Foreign Ministry declined to explain the absence.

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.

G20 summit in New Delhi on Saturday at a hall of Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the summit. Among those invited for the dinner include former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh, HD Deve Gowda and various chief ministers of different states.

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.

G20 Leader's Summit commenced on September 9, 2023, in New Delhi. Leaders from across the world gathered at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The leaders were given a warm welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The theme of India's G20 presidency is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' meaning 'One Earth, One Family, One Future.' The global meeting, a culmination of various ministries, meetings and the engagement of different groups that happened throughout the year, aims to address key issues around the globe. Here is the list of events lined up for the world leaders across two days:Day 1 (September 9, 2023)

replica of Konark Wheel from the Sun temple in Odisha's Puri served as the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders as they arrived at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, here on Saturday. The Konark Wheel was built during the 13th century under the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I. The wheel with 24 spokes, which has also been adapted into the Tricolour, embodies India's ancient wisdom, advanced civilisation and architectural excellence. Its rotating motion symbolises time, 'Kaalchakra', as well as progress and continuous change. It serves as a powerful symbol of the wheel of democracy that reflects the resilience of democratic ideals and commitment to progress in society. Prime Minister Modi reached Bharat Mandapam this morning ahead of the two-day meeting of the top world leaders.

Narendra Modi, to Saudi Arabia in October 2019 during which the two countries established the Strategic Partnership Council," according to a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs. MBS is expected to meet with the President of India and will also hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “They will review the progress made under the two Ministerial Committees of the Strategic Partnership Council i.e.

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.