India is hosting the 18th G20 Summit in the national capital today under its presidency. This prestigious event, which brings together leaders from the world’s 20 leading economies, is being held from September 09 to 10 at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan.
US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are among the top global leaders who are going to attend the two-day event in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the global leaders at the mega event.
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Taking it to X, PM Modi said, “Spoke at Session 1 of the G20 Summit on the subject of One Earth. Highlighted the need to further human centric development, which is also something Indian culture has always emphasised on.”
“It is with a spirit of One Earth that India has worked on initiatives such as LiFE Mission, emphasised on International Year of Millets, launched Green Grids Initiative – One Sun, One World, One Grid, harnessed solar power, encouraged natural farming and the National Green Hydrogen Mission,” he added in his tweet.
In the high-profile dinner hosted by President Draupadi Murmu, several chief ministers including Nitish Kumar, Hemant Soren, Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann confirmed their attendance.
Moreover, Former Prime Ministers Dr Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda are also invited to grace the occasion. However, amid the deteriorating health conditions, JD(S) chief might not be seen tonight.
The special dinner hosted by President Draupadi Murmu for G20 leaders on Saturday evening will witness a musical performance showcasing ancient classical instruments such ‘Ravanahatha’ and ‘Rudra Veena’ among others.
The ceremonial dinner to be held tonight at the Bharat Mandapam venue of the G20 Leaders Summit in the national capital will celebrate the country’s rich musical heritage – a mix of different styles of classical and contemporary music.
The performance ‘Bharat Vadya Darshanam’ — Musical Journey of India — by the ‘Gaandharva Aaradhyam’ group will be showcased during the dinner hosted by President Murmu.
On not being invited to attend the G-20 Dinner in Delhi today, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says, “I have already reacted to it. Our party has reacted to this. It is not good politics, and they (Centre) should not do such low-level politics.”
Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, Saudi Arabia, Faisal J. Abbas said, “The rail connection project is yet to be announced, it might be announced at the end of the G20 Summit. There are talks of the Gulf rail connection, and it only makes sense for us to link with one of our biggest trading partners, India.”
“This will have huge economic and logistical benefits for India and the Gulf countries…This project is in the interest of the Gulf and India and I don’t think anybody wants to do anything for the sake of intimidating others.”
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s son Kaesang Pangarep and his wife Erina Gudono visit the Taj Mahal in Agra
Menu includes:
Salad
Soup
Vegetarian Main Course
Lentil
Rice
Indian Breads
Accompaniments
Dessert
Today, the foreign delegates will get a unique memento by PM Modi. This memento would be a hand-made artefact of brass in the shape of a lotus, named ‘Kamalam’, from Mahoba in Bundelkhand.
PM Modi is likely to have four bilateral meetings today. He will have one-on-one talks with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and the leaders of Japan, Germany and Italy. The bilateral meetings will take place after a working lunch at the G20 venue.
Incidentally, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni have all visited India already this year.
In a tweet, the prime minister wrote, “Honoured to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 Family. This will strengthen the G20 and also strengthen the voice of the Global South.”
Chief ministers MK Stalin, Nitish Kumar, and Hemant Soren leave for Delhi to attend the G20 dinner being hosted by President Murmu.
PM Modi has said, “The 21st century is an important time to show the world a new direction. This is the time when old problems are seeking new challenges from us and that is why we should move ahead fulfilling our responsibilities with a human-centric approach…If we can defeat COVID-19, we can also triumph over the trust deficit caused by the war.”
“Delhi Police has been preparing for months and today is the D-day…Delhi Police is alert…From constable to seniormost officer, we all are on the ground…We are working with a high standard of alertness…We are also getting co-operation from citizens of Delhi…Delhi Police has once again set an example of professional excellence..,” says Special CP, Law & Order, Dependra Pathak.
‘Today, as the president of G 20, India calls upon the world together to transform the global trust deficit into one of trust and reliance’, says the prime minister.
In his iconic address, PM Modi shares his mantra – ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas‘ with global leaders.
Before starting his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his grief and condolences over the demise of people due to the Morroco earthquake.
After welcoming the global leaders of the G20, PM Modi is now addressing them at Bharat Mandapam.
After holding successful bilateral talks on a wide range of issues with PM Modi, the US president arrives at the G20 Summit venue.
The G20 Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan from September 09 to September 10. The venue has been decked up and a 27-foot Nataraj statue has been installed at the entrance.
In order to decorate the national capital, the authorities have planted nearly seven lakh flowering and foliage plants in different plants of Delhi. Nearly, 15,000 metric tonnes of solid waste have been cleared, and over 100 sculptures and 150 fountains with different designs have been installed at various locations to give the city an aesthetic look.
The G20 theme this year is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future” under the presidency of India.
He is representing China on behalf of President Xi Jinping.
After exploring India and its heritage, UK PM Rishi Sunak arrives at the venue.
Notably, the G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU). Also, it is a premier forum for fostering international economic cooperation.
The 19 members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The G20 Summit under the Indian presidency will witness a wide range of discussions on food security, debt problems of vulnerable countries, and climate action.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is projecting India’s presidency of the group and the Summit as a showcase for the country’s fast-growing economy and its rising position as a global leader. Meanwhile, he will also hold bilateral talks with the global leaders.
Chief Co-ordinator of India’s G20 presidency Harsh Vardhan Shringla says, “I have been here since morning…While we represent India, our speciality of handicrafts is displayed here…There are at least 30 products from different states and Union Territories…There is an RBI Innovation hub where there is a demonstration of RBI’s digital currency…This going to be popular and all the products of all the stalls will be sold…”
From Bangladesh’s PM Sheikh Hasina to Egpyt’s Abdel Fattah El–Sisi, global leaders are arriving at Bharat Mandapam.
The prime minister will do a welcome handshake with global leaders and will showcase Konark Wheel from Odisha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by EAM S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan.
After Spanish President Pedro Sánchez tested positive for COVID-19, Spain’s Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno arrived in Delhi to represent the country.
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Leaders and delegation heads arrive at Bharat Mandapam. Welcome photo with the Prime Minister at the Tree of Life Foyer. Then, gather at Leaders’ Lounge, Level 2.
10:30 am – 1:30 pm: First session ‘One Earth’ at Summit Hall, followed by a working lunch.
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Various bilateral meetings will be held.
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm: Second session ‘One Family’ at the summit venue. Leaders return to their hotels afterwards.
07: 00 pm – 08: 00 pm: Leaders and delegation heads arrive for dinner, starting with a welcome photo.
08:00 pm – 09:00 pm: Dinner and discussions with the global leaders.
09:00 pm – 09:45 pm: Gathering in Leaders’ Lounge at Bharat Mandapam to conclude the day.
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