The global leaders witnessed the ceremonial handover of the G20 leadership from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who praised India for speaking out on various important issues.Brazil is all set for the presidency PM Modi presented the gavel to Brazil during the closing session and extended wishes for the upcoming residency. On December 1 of this year, Brazil will formally lead the role of the elite groupings presidency.(Image source- Twitter)President Silva speaks up Speaking at the event, Lula da Silva welcomed Modi and commended India for working on raise issues that concern developing nations. Silva also listed social inclusion, the fight against hunger, energy transition, and sustainable development as G20 priorities. He said the UN Security Council needs new developing countries as permanent and non-permanent members to regain political strength. Also, he added, “We want greater representation for emerging countries at the World Bank and the IMF.”#WATCH | G 20 in India | President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says, Personally, I was very much touched and emotional when I went to pay homage to our dear Gandhi today. Everybody knows that in my political life, Mahatma Gandhi has great meaning because the struggle… pic.twitter.com/odS9vR9O2D— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023#WATCH | G 20 in India | President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says, …The technical groups and the preparatory ministerial meetings will be hosted in several cities in all five regions of our country…I will be very much honoured to welcome you all to Rio de Janeiro… pic.twitter.com/0krldSEcfl— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023More on G20 Summit On September 9, at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi, the Group of 20 welcomed the African Union as a permanent member. One Earth, One Family, One Future has been emphasised as the theme of this years summit by India, which is currently holding the G20 chair.(Image source-ANI)
