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Highlights | G20 Summit: India Hands Over G20 Presidency To Brazil, Proposes Virtual Discussion In November

G20 Summit In India: On the second day of the G20 summit world leaders and delegates reached Rajghat to lay wreaths at Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi.

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G20 Summit In India: India on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazil on the second day of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. In his remarks on the closing ceremony of the 2-day long G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India still has the G20 presidency for nearly 2.5 months more and proposed the group leaders hold a virtual session of G20 by the end of November to review the topics decided in the 2-day Summit.

PM Modi handed over the ceremonial gavel of the Group of 20 presidency to Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the G20 summit. "I congratulate Brazilian President and my friend Lula da Silva and hand over the gavel of Presidency," PM Modi said minutes before the New Delhi G20 Summit concluded.  

The first day of the Summit was conducted successfully on Saturday with New Delhi inviting the African Union as the permanent member of the group at the sprawling Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi's Pragati Maidan for the 18th G20 Summit.

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10 September 2023
14:11 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov Praises India's G20 Presidency

Praising India's G20 Presidency, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said that the "active role of the Indian presidency has genuinely consolidated the G20 countries from the Global South for the first time in history."

13:28 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Hands Over Gavel Of G20 Presidency To Brazil President Lula da Silva

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the ceremonial gavel of the Group of 20 presidency to Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the G20 summit here. "I congratulate Brazilian President and my friend Lula da Silva and hand over the gavel of Presidency," PM Modi said minutes before the New Delhi G20 Summit concluded. Earlier Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva handed over saplings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Session 3 of the G20 Summit.

13:16 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Brazil President Talks About 3 Priorities Of G20 Presidency

"Brazilian presidency of the G 20 has three priorities - First, social inclusion and fight against hunger. Second, energy transition and sustainable development in its three aspects...Third, the reform of global governance institutions," said Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

13:04 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Proposes Virtual Session Of  G20 In November

Asserting that India has the G20 presidency till November 23, PM Modi proposed to G20 leaders to have a virtual session of the group by the end of November to review the topics decided in the 2-day Summit.

13:03 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Hands Over G20 Presidency To Brazil 

11:31 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Third Session "One Future' Begins At Bharat Mandapam  

11:14 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Update- Productive Discussions For A Better Planet: PM Modi

10:47 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Joe Biden Leaves Delhi

US President Joe Biden left Delhi after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat with PM Modi and other G20 leaders.

10:03 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi, World Leaders Pay Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat

09:38 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Welcomes US President Joe Biden At Rajatghat

09:17 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: G20 Stands Resolute In Its Mission To Deliver For Global Good, Says PM Modi

As India successfully wraped up day one of the G20 Summit on Saturday under its Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good.  Taking to X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Under the collective commitment of its members, the G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good."

09:14 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Udpates: Delhi Traffic Police Issues Alert

On the crucial Day 2 of the G20 Summit security has been stepped up in parts of the national capital on Sunday. According to the Delhi Traffic Police alert, "Police Controlled Zone 2 has been implemented and consequently, buses will not operate on Ring Road between ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Sarai Kale Khan. Buses will operate on the remaining stretch of Ring Road and the road network beyond Ring Road towards the borders of Delhi."

09:13 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi To Hold Working Lunch Meeting With French President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a working lunch meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France on Sunday. Macron arrived in New Delhi a day ago to attend the two-day-long G20 Summit hosted by India under its Presidency.  Macron is due to hold bilateral meetings over the two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva among others.

08:45 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Welcomes World Leaders At Rajghat 

08:20 AM IST

G20 Live Updates: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina And Other World Leaders Arrive At Rajghat

08:16 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: UK PM Rishi Sunak Visits Akshardham Temple

07:26 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Third Session Of Summit 'One Future' Takes Place Today

After the successful kick-off of the G20 Summit on Saturday, the third session of the meet 'One Future' will take place today which will be followed by the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' declaration.

07:25 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: World Leaders To Reach Rajgaht On Day 2 Of Summit

 On the second day of the G20 summit world leaders and delegates will reach Rajghat to lay wreaths at Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi.

 

23:45 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Key Takeaways From Day 2

India achieved a major diplomatic victory on Saturday as the G20 summit endorsed its position on the Ukraine crisis and adopted the New Delhi Declaration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the world leaders to bridge the “global trust deficit”. He also declared that the African Union was now a permanent member of the G20.

23:08 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: African Union Chief Attends G20 Dinner

President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani arrived for the G20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi earlier this evening.

21:58 PM IST

G20 Dinner Live: 300 Guests Enjoy Sumptuous Indian Dishes

Jackfruit galette with glazed forest mushrooms, little millet crisp and curry leaf tossed Kerala red rice, Mumbai Pao, cardamom scented barnyard millet pudding were among the dishes served to the G20 leaders at the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu here on Saturday. Nearly 300 guests, including heads of states and those invited by the Indian government, attended the dinner hosted at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the Summit.

21:43 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: World Bank Prez Arrives For G20 Dinner

World Bank president Ajay Banga with his wife Ritu Banga arrives at Bharat Mandapam for G20 dinner.

21:32 PM IST

G20 Dinner Live Updates: FM Sitharaman Meets Bangladesh PM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina at the G-20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

21:14 PM IST

G20 Dinner Live: Foreign Leaders Flaunt Indian Outfits

Paraphrase: Several prominent foreign guests, including the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Yuko Kishida, and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, wore traditional Indian clothes at the G-20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night. The guests were dressed elegantly for the special event. Many chose to adopt Indian style in unique ways.

21:00 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: Blinken Arrives For Special Dinner

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi for the G-20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.

20:45 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: France's Macron Arrives For Special Dinner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu welcome French President Emmanuel Macron at Bharat Mandapam for the G20 special dinner.

 

20:43 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: US Prez Biden Arrives For G20 Dinner

US President Joe Biden arrives at Bharat Mandapam to attend the G20 special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.

19:18 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: Prez Murmu Arrives For Special Dinner

President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Bharat Mandapam to attend the G20 special dinner.

19:10 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meet With Italy PM Meloni

Prime Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Italy counterpart Gioria Meloni. The talks were focused on various sectors including trade, defense, emerging technologies and much more. 

18:31 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: Mins, CM's Of Different States On The Way For Prez's Dinner

Ministers and Chief Ministers of various states en route to Bharat Mandapam to attend the scheduled President's G20 dinner.

18:22 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: Italy’s PM Hails India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that they launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) more than a year ago with the aim of improving infrastructure and future prospects for low- and middle-income countries. Meloni said that they pledged to work with these countries as partners to create new possibilities and wealth. She says that the new economic corridor between India and the Middle East and Europe, which was launched today, is in line with this goal and is a significant step in enhancing global links. She says that she is grateful to Prime Minister Modi, President Biden, Ursula von Derleyan, and all the others who made it happen.

18:15 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: Biden Says US Will Invest In Economic Corridors 

US Prez Joe Biden addressing the PGII, IMEEC program said that they agreed on this vision last year. He says that he will share the main ways that the US and its partners are working to make this happen. 

"Economic corridor. You're going to hear that phrase more than once, I expect, over the next decade. As we work to address infrastructure gaps across low-middle-income countries, we need to maximize the impact of our investments. That's why a few months ago announced that the United States will work with our partners to invest in economic corridors," he said.

18:02 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: US Prez Biden Addresses PGII, IMEEC Programs

US President Joe Biden while addressing the PGII conference said that this is a very important event. He expresses his gratitude to PM Modi. He says that the theme of the G-20 summit, 'One Earth, One Family, One Future', reflects the goal of the partnership that he is discussing today. Biden that they aim to build infrastructure that is green, resilient, and high-quality, and to create a better future for everyone.

17:59 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: PM Modi Addresses PGII Conference

PM Modi while addressing the PGII conference said, "India will play a key role in linking West Asia and Europe economically in the future." He said that robust infrastructure and connectivity are essential for human progress. He also said that India has focused on this in its growth path.

17:24 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: 'India Received Tremendous Support', Says FM Sithraman 

FM Sitharaman while addressing the media at G20 summit said, "India has received tremendous support from G20 members across the table. The outcomes of the Indian presidency are a testimony to India's commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation."

17:00 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: 'Indian Presidency Has Walked The Talked', Says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while the addressing the media at the International Media Centre saidd, "We assumed the presidency at a challenging time of geo-political tensions...Today I can confidently state that the Indian G-20 Presidency has walked the talk."

16:41 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: 'Pleased To Welcome Agrican Union', Says EAM Jaishankar

EAM says that they have deliberately tried to make the G20 more diverse and comprehensive. They are very pleased that the African Union has joined the G20 as a permanent member.

16:31 PM IST

G20 Summit Live: EAM Jaishankar Adresses Media

"Message of our G20 presidency is we are one earth, one family, we share one future": External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

16:26 PM IST

G20 India Live Updates: 'The Summit Has Adopted Delhi Declaration', Says EAM

India’s Footprint on G20 Outcomes- Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition, Chennai High-Level Principles for Blue/Ocean Economy, Goa Roadmap for Tourism, Gandhinagar Implementation Roadmap for land restoration, Jaipur Call for Action to enhance MSMEs access to information.

16:17 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Jaishankar, Sitharaman And G20 Sherpa Interact With Media

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant arrive at International Media Centre at Bharat Mandapam.

16:15 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Meets Prez Biden

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed interact with US President Joe Biden at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.

 

16:00 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Announces Adoption Of G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said consensus has been built on New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration and announced its adoption. The Prime Minister, who is chairing the G20 sessions, congratulated the Sherpas and ministers who had worked towards forging the consensus.

15:23 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talk With Japan PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Japan counterpart Fumio Kishida PM. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that he had a fruitful discussions with PM Kishida. They reviewed the progress of India-Japan relations and the achievements of India’s G20 Presidency and Japan’s G7 Presidency. They expressed their willingness to increase collaboration in various fields such as connectivity and trade.

14:57 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With UK Counterpart Rishi Sunak

13:41 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: France President Emmanuel Macron Arrives In India 

13:18 PM IST

G20 Live Summit: PM Modi To Hold Bilateral Talks With UK Counterpart Rishi Sunak

PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak soon. The two leaders are expected to discuss, among many other points, free trade, and Khalistan issues.

13:13 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Rishi Sunak Says World Is Looking At G20 For Leadership

During the 1st session of G20 Summit UK PM Rishi Sunak took on X formerly known as Twitter and stated that the world is once again looking to the G20 to provide leadership. "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. Together I believe we can address these challenges," wrote Sunak.

12:53 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates:  Indonesian President's Son Kaesang Pangarep Visit Taj Mahal

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's son Kaesang Pangarep and his wife Erina Gudono visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.

12:32 PM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi, World Leaders Participate In Session 1 Summit At Bharat Mandapam 

11:08 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Calls Upon World To Move Ahead With 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas....' Mantra

"Today, as the president of G 20, India calls upon the world together to transform the global trust deficit into one of trust and reliance. This is the time for all of us to move together. In this time, the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' can be the torch bearer for us," said PM Modi in his address to world leaders at G20 Summit.

10:50 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Announces Permanent Membership Of G20 To African Union

PM Modi invited the Head of the African Union to take his seat, as a permanent member of the G20.

10:42 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Extends Condolences To Morocco Earthquake Victims 

PM Modi started his address to world leaders at the G20 Summit by expressing his condolences to the victims of the Morocco earthquake and said that India will do everything possible in its power to help Morocco.

10:29 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Talks About Konark Wheel As He Welcomes Joe Biden

PM Modi welcomed US President Joe Biden at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on the first day of G20 Summit and told him about the Odisha's Konark wheel in the background where he received Us Prez.

10:16 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Welcomes UK PM Sunak, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov 

10:07 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: 2-Day Meet In Three Sessions

The two-day G20 summit kicked off today at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the world leaders. Notably, the theme of this year's G20 Summit, which is taking place under India's presidency is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future” - is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad. Essentially, the theme affirms the value of all life – human, animal, plant, and microorganisms – and their interconnectedness on the planet Earth and in the wider universe.

After the conclusion of the 'One Earth' session, and followed by lunch, another session of 'One Family' would be conducted at 3.00 p.m. as a part of the Summit. The third session of the summit, called 'One Future', will take place on September 10.

10:04 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: Countries Taking Part In 18th G20 Summit

The countries taking part in the G20 Summit include Nigeria, Argentina, Italy, the AU (represented by Comros), and South Africa. Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Japan Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Korea, Egypt, Australia, the United States, Canada, China, the U.A.E, Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey Spain, Germany, France, Mauritius, the European Union and Singapore.

09:50 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: World Leaders Arrive At Bharat Mndapam

09:41 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu To Host Dinner For World Leaders

At around 7 pm in the evening hours, the dinner hosted by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu will take place. Besides the foreign delegates parliamentarians and ministers in the current Cabinet, the G20 Summit dinner will be attended by some of the former senior leaders of the nation. US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are among the key leaders who are going to attend the event in the country's capital city.

09:29 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: World Leaders Arrive At Bharat Mandapam

IMF Managing Director and Chairman Kristalina Georgieva, WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Bank President Ajay Banga and other world leaders have started arriving at the Bharat Mandapam for the first session of the 10th G20 Summit.

09:19 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Update: Saudi Crown Prince Arrives In India

Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit.

09:15 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: India, US Resolve WTO Dispute

The United States and India on Friday announced the settlement of the last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over poultry products. According to an official release, the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai announced on Friday that the United States and India have agreed to resolve their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization, India — Measures Concerning the Importation of Certain Agricultural Products (DS 430). These tariff cuts will expand economic opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers in a critical market and help bring more US products to customers in India. 

09:03 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Reaches Bharat Mandapam

08:53 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Land In Delhi 

08:48 AM IST

G20 Summit Live Updates: 2-Day Meet Kicks Off Today

The two-day G-20 summit will start today with the world leaders gathering at the Bharat Madapam in New Delhi's Pragati Maidan. The first session of the Summit  'One Earth,' will take place at the Summit Hall at Bharat Mandapam at around 10.30 am.