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NEW DELHI: From December 1 this year, India will assume the G20 presidency for a year and chair over 200 meetings that aim to secure global economic growth and prosperity. Together, the G20 members represent more than 80% of the world's GDP, 75% of international trade and 60% of the world’s population. 'Matter of pride for Indians': PM Modi takes over India's G20 presidency in Bali Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took over G20 presidency at the summit in Indonesia's Bali.In his closing remarks, PM Modi said that it is a matter of pride for every Indian as the country takes over the presidency of the G20."We will organise G20 meetings in different states and cities in G20 presidency reflects world’s confidence in India, says PM Modi PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the logo, theme and website for India’s G20 presidency, saying the opportunity to lead the powerful grouping represents a moment of pride for the country as well growing global confidence in it. The PM said while each meeting of a powerful block like G20 has its Prime Minister A catalyst for global change: PM Modi The PM said India's G20 presidency is a proud occasion for every Indian and that the country will organise G20 meetings in different cities and states. "Our guests will get full experience of India's amazing diversity, inclusive traditions, and cultural richness. We wish that all of you will participate in this unique celebration in India, the 'Mother of Democracy'. Together, we will make ...

By PTI VARANASI: The prospects of a global economic recovery remain dim amid supply chain disruptions, prolonged debt crisis and pressures on energy, food and fertiliser security, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, calling for a united global approach to deal with the challenges. In an address at the G20 Development Ministers' conclave here, he also said that India has put forward an ambitious seven-year action plan for accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that presented an integrated and inclusive roadmap for G20 actions. The roadmap focuses on digital public infrastructure and fostering data for development, investing in women-led development and energy transition to protect the planet. "The world today faces unprecedented and multiple crises -- from the pandemics to the disruptions in supply chains, from the impact of conflict to climate events, our era is becoming more volatile and uncertain by the day," Jaishankar said. "Added to this is the stubborn inflation, rising interest rates and shrinking fiscal space for many nations. As always in such times, the weak and vulnerable bear the brunt," he said. The external affairs minister said progress towards the SDGs was already falling short before the COVID-19 pandemic and that it has further been exacerbated. "Prospects of a global economic recovery remain dim amid supply chain disruptions, prolonged debt crisis and pressures on energy, food and fertiliser security," he sai...

G20 development ministers' meeting: Who is attending, what's being discussed? The three-day meet chaired by external affairs minister S Jaishankar is part of India's G20 Presidency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in a virtual address said efforts to achieve sustainable development goals must be 'comprehensive, inclusive, fair and sustainable' The G20 development ministers’ meet kicked off on Sunday in Varanasi. The three-day meeting, chaired by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, is being held as part of India’s G20 Presidency. The Varanasi gathering follows the Voice of the Global South Summit, which was hosted by India in January 2023. Why India’s G20 presidency is significant G20 summit venue in Delhi to not have helipad on its roof Let’s take a closer look at what has happened thus far in the meeting and what we can expect: Delegates receive grand welcome On Sunday, delegates from Brazil, Germany, Japan, Indonesia and China on Sunday arrived at Varanasi Airport. Among those in attendance were Australian politician Patrick Conroy, Brazil’s Ambassador to India Mauricio Lyrio, European commissioner for International partnerships Jutta Urpilainen, German minister for economic cooperation and development Svenja Schulze, Japanese Minister Shunsuke Takei and China’s Zhao Yifan. The guests were greeted by Kashi Vishwanath Damru Vadan Samiti and Awadh’s Faruwahi dance. The guests were extremely pleased by the reception. Delegates experienced the culture of Varanasi ...

The year 2023 is big for India when it comes to geopolitics. On 1 December last year, the country assumed the presidency of the G20 forum, taking over from Indonesia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called it a “huge opportunity for India”. As India helms the forum until 30 November, there are a host of meetings scheduled. Earlier, officials had said that around 215 meetings will be held in around 50 locations across various states. However, in May, the number of meetings was increased to 230 with 60 cities playing host. So far, India had held more than 100 meetings. The G20 calendar now enters a frantic phase, with as many as 125 meetings to be held in the coming months, in the run-up to the big G20 Leaders Summit on 9 and 10 September in New Delhi. G20 Development Ministers' Meeting to be held in Varanasi from tomorrow 'G20 Summit about getting India ready for the world and the world ready for India': EAM Jaishankar But what exactly is the G20 summit? Why was it formed? What does it do? Here’s a primer on all things related to the international forum. What’s the G20? Today, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic issues. The G20 comprises 19 nations – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sou...

Upcoming G20 summit 2023 G20 New Delhi summit Host country Date 9–10 September 2023 Motto One Earth, One Family, One Future (Sanskrit: वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्, lit. The World Is One Family) Venue(s) International Exhibition-Convention Centre, Cities All the Major cities And Towns host some part of Participants Chair Follows Precedes Website .g20 .org The 2023 G20 New Delhi summit ( Presidency [ ] The G20 New Delhi Summit will be chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, India's presidency began on 1 December 2022, leading up to the summit in the third quarter of 2023. The presidency handover ceremony was held as an intimate event, in which the G20 Presidency gavel was transferred from Indonesian President The India’s G20 Presidency would guide the work of the G20 under the theme of - “ Agenda priorities [ ] G20 India has put forth six agenda priorities for the G20 dialogue in 2023:- • Green Development, Climate Finance & LiFE • Accelerated, Inclusive & Resilient Growth • Accelerating progress on SDGs • Technological Transformation & Digital Public Infrastructure • Multilateral Institutions for the 21st century • Women-led development Background [ ] Originally India was scheduled to host the G20 summit in 2021 and Italy in 2022. At the 2018 G20 Summit in Argentina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had requested Italy to host the summit in 2021 and allow India to host it in 2022, on the occasion of the 75th year of India’s independence. Italy agreed to let India host the G20 summi...