B20 India Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the B20 Summit India 2023 in the national capital today (August 27). The festive season in India started on August 23 when Chandrayaan-3 reached Moon, said PM Modi at B20 Summit in the national capital.
PM Modi said, "This time the festive season in India started from August 23. This celebration is Chandrayaan-3's landing on the surface of the moon. ISRO played an important role in the success of India's lunar mission. Along with this India's industries have also played an important role."
India increased vaccine production and saved crores of lives during COVID pandemic, said PM Modi.
"You (business leaders) have come to India at the time where there is a celebration mode in the country," said PM Modi at B20 summit in Delhi. "Businesses can transform potential into prosperity, obstacles into opportunities, aspirations into achievements, whether they are small or big," said PM Modi in Delhi.
"We have a vision of inclusiveness and with that vision, we invited African countries for G20 Summit for their permanent membership," added PM Modi.
Earlier, taking to X (former Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said, "At 12 noon, 27th August, I will be addressing the B20 Summit India 2023. This platform is bringing together a wide range of stakeholders working in the business world."
PMO said the B20 Summit has brought policy makers, business leaders, and experts from across the world to deliberate and discuss the B20 India Communique. The B20 India Communique includes 54 recommendations and 172 policy actions for submission to G20, it added.
Prime Minister Modi said that B20 is among the most important G20 Groups, with a clear focus on boosting economic growth. The Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community.
Know more about B20 India Summit 2023:
The Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, B20 is among the most prominent engagement groups in G20 with companies and business organisations as participants.
The B20 works to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations to spur economic growth and development, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
The three-day summit started on August 25 (Friday) and will be culminated today. Its theme is R.A.I.S.E- Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable businesses. It is being attended by over 1,500 delegates from about 55 countries.
(With agencies inputs)
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