G20 Summit Live Updates:The state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi is all set to host the 18th G-20 summit from Saturday i.e. today. It will host over 25 global leaders including US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders and foreign delegates at the Bharat Mandapam. World leaders including US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in the national capital on Friday. Also, welcoming the world leaders and foreign delegates attending the summit, President Draupadi Murmu said that India’s G-20 Presidency theme, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam One Earth, One Family, One Future, Sustainable, Inclusive and Human- There is a global roadmap for.
G20 Summit 2023 India Live Updates:
African Union becomes permanent member of G20
The African Union (AU) became a permanent member of the G-20. The AU comprises 55 countries, and with the addition of the G20, it becomes the second largest grouping of countries within the bloc after the European Union. Incidentally, perhaps giving a hint of things to come, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today On reaching Bharat Mandapam in the morning, he hugged the representative of African Union. Earlier, G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant had said that PM Modi’s proposal to include the African Union in the G20 has received a very positive response.
PM Modi condoles the deaths in Morocco earthquake
Before we begin the proceedings of the G20, I would like to express my condolences on the loss of life caused by the earthquake in Morocco. We pray that all the injured get well soon. India stands ready to extend all possible assistance to Morocco in this difficult time.
US President Joe Biden reaches Bharat Mandapam
Wearing his signature aviator sunglasses, US President Joe Biden arrived at the Bharat Mandapam, one of the last dignitaries to arrive for the G20 summit.
PM Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Indonesia, President of Brazil
PM Modi met Indonesian Prime Minister Joko Widodo and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. India took over the presidency of G20 from Indonesia last year. Brazil will this week take over the 2024 presidency of the powerful 20-nation bloc.
PM Modi welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a hug
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was welcomed by PM Modi as he reached Bharat Mandapam on the first day of the G20 leaders’ summit. Apart from the traditional handshake, the two leaders also exchanged warm hugs. This is Sunak’s first visit to India after assuming office last year.
PM Modi receives leaders of Japan, South Korea, Singapore
PM Modi warmly welcomed the heads of state of India’s Southeast Asian and East Asian neighbours. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol immediately rushed to the Bharat Mandap and welcomed Prime Minister Modi, whom they had last seen at the ASEAN meeting in Indonesia earlier this week. .
G-20 heads of state arrived, PM Modi welcomed
G20 heads of state, leaders of the world’s 20 major economies, arrived at the Bharat Mandapam and were welcomed by PM Modi. The Prime Minister welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, EU President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
PM Modi receives World Bank President Ajay Banga
PM Modi warmly welcomed World Bank President Ajay Banga at the Bharat Mandapam on Saturday. A day earlier, the World Bank in its G-20 document had praised India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), citing the contribution of technologies like Aadhaar and UPI in accelerating financial inclusion in the country.
Konark Wheel of Odisha displayed in Bharat Mandapam
Konark Chakra was built in the 13th century during the reign of King Narasimhadev-I. The wheel with 24 spokes is also included in the national flag of India which is a symbol of India’s ancient knowledge, advanced civilization and architectural excellence. The rotating motion of Konark Chakra symbolizes progress and constant change along with time, Kalachakra. It serves as a powerful symbol of the wheel of democracy reflecting the flexibility of democratic ideals and commitment to progress in society.
PM Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Netherlands, President of Egypt
PM Modi welcomed Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi as he arrived at the Bharat Pavilion in New Delhi on the first day of the G20 summit.
PM Modi welcomed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and held bilateral talks with her. At the beginning of the G20 summit, the two discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
