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 […]
India’s G20 Moment: Forging A Human-centric World Order
It’s India’s shining moment under the sun as New Delhi hosts the summit of the leaders of the world’s top economies on September 9-10. The G20 summit signals a new peak India has scaled in terms of its global standing and prestige, with its presidency widely seen as pathbreaking and transformational, holding the key to a clutch of burning global issues. India’s drive to include the 54-nation African Union as a full member of the G20 is an extension of New Delhi’s focus on the Global South and forging an inclusive world order. The decision to include the AU as the 21st member of G20 was unanimously taken by the leaders of the G20 countries at the inaugural session of the G20 summit. It was formally announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he invited the AU president to join the summit.
Making of India’s G20 Presidency: A celebration of inclusive diplomacy
India’s 2023 G20 Presidency emphasises inclusivity, amplifies global voices and showcases its diverse culture and development. It’s a year-long national endeavour with broad participation, marking a pivotal moment in India’s path towards global recognition and prosperity, writes Muktesh Pardeshi.
Transforming G20 into people-driven movement: Narendra Modi
By Narendra Modi “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — these two words capture a deep philosophy. The phrase means “the world is one family”. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India’s G20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress. As One […]
Leveraging G20 Presidency to Promote India’s Global Rise
The G20 presidency offers India a unique opportunity to spur its economic growth and shape the global agenda to advance the interests of the Global South. The burgeoning India-US partnershipwill play a critical role in actualising these goals, says Mukesh Aghi.
Prioritising Africa and Global South at G20
Lauding India’s G20 Presidency for advancing interests of the Global South, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Dr G.N.M. Pandor makes a strong case for the African Union’s induction as a member in the G20. In this article exclusively written for the Summit Edition of India and The World, the minister underlines that India, an emerging power, is well-placed to ensure that the core interests of the developing world, including Africa, are promoted in the global arena.
India-China thaw? Modi, Xi talk border peace
JOHANNESBURG: Signalling a potential easing of the three-year standoff between the two Asian powers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg and underscored the need for maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas. The meeting took place on […]