Planting the G20 tree – green, sustainable, future-looking
In his remarks at the G20 tree plantation ceremony in New Delhi on October 23, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar lauded India’s G20 presidency for bridging divides and delivering on key issues such as green growth, sustainable development and Digital Public Infrastructure.
With BRI on mind, Doval pushes for transparent connectivity with Central Asia
By Shweta Aggarwal In a veiled swipe at China’s Belt and Road Initiative, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has underlined that connectivity initiatives should be “consultative, transparent, and participatory.” Connectivity and economic integration with the Central Asian countries is a key priority for India, said Mr Doval at a meeting of Indian and Central […]
Amid Israel-Hamas war, Modi holds the baton for India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
Amid clouds of uncertainty created by the Israel-Hamas war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has struck an optimistic note about the future of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and invited investors from around the world to partake in its transformative journey. Speaking at the inauguration of the Global Maritime India Summit in Mumbai via videoconferencing, […]
India’s Leadership in Promoting Environmentally Responsible and Sustainable Development
India’s approach to environment and sustainable development during its G20 Presidency reflects a forward-looking and comprehensive strategy that addresses the complex challenges of the 21st century, writes Dr. Vibha Dhawan. In recent years, the global discourse on environmental sustainability and sustainable development has gained unprecedented momentum. As nations grapple with the pressing challenges posed by […]
Global Geopolitics: India’s Role As a Consensus Builder
By D. B. Venkatesh Varma The Ukraine conflict also had a negative impact on the developmental agenda of the Global South due to the disruption of fuel, fertilizer, and food supplies. The G20 can either get bogged down with conflicts amongst a few or move forward towards more productive outcomes that would benefit […]
Rise of India bodes well for Global South & Africa: Mehdi Jomaa
The global rise of India holds significant implications for the African continent. As India looks to broaden its horizons, Africa is emerging as an increasingly vital partner in this narrative. With its abundant natural resources, burgeoning markets, and youthful population, Africa presents a natural synergy with India’s economic and strategic objectives. In an interview with […]
G20 has a critical role in protecting rules-based global order: Experts
By Shweta Aggarwal The G20 has a pivotal role to play in maintaining the rules-based global order, upholding freedom of navigation and reforming global governance, said eminent diplomats and experts at a conference on the outcomes of the G20 summit in New Delhi. The G20 Summit in New Delhi was historic, productive and unprecedented in […]
Forging a Path to Inclusive and Transformative Global Growth: Amitabh Kant
By Amitabh Kant India’s G20 Presidency focuses on inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability. With transformative initiatives spanning growth, SDGs, green development, gender equality, and more, India solidifies its global role, emphasising collective action for positive change. The New Delhi Summit marks a central moment, reflecting India’s commitment to shaping a brighter, equitable future, says India’s G20 […]
Indian ink in G20 Declaration: Rise of India & Global South
The formal inclusion of the AU as the 21st permanent member of the G20 has made the grouping more representative and future-ready, unveiling an emerging narrative of South-South solidarity and setting the tone for an ambitious and transformational New Delhi Declaration that was unveiled later in the day. The Declaration, which was reached after months of […]
Indian ink in G20 Declaration: Rise of India & Global South
Inside the newly-created Bharat Mandapam, with the statue of the Dancing Shiva bearing sacred witness, history was made on a summer morning in New Delhi as the leaders of the world’s richest nations decided to admit the 55-nation African Union into their fold. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited AU Chair Comorian President Azali Assoumani […]