G20 Summit: Both PM Modi and Macron explored opportunities to enhance defence collaboration, including joint military exercises and the development of cutting-edge defence technologies.
G20 Summit LIVE UPDATES: Lula highlighted the highest levels of armed conflicts since World War II, unprecedented forced displacements, devastating effects of extreme weather events, and deepening social, racial, and gender inequalities post-pandemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefly interacted with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 summit in their first exchanges following the American presidential election. It is not immediately known what transpired between Modi and Biden.
PM Modi to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron, during his Brazil visit for critical diplomatic discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and addressing global challenges.
The move comes two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20 and follows months of pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow Ukraine's military to use US weapons to hit Russian military targets far from its border.
International Monetary Fund's First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath attended the Diamond Jubilee event at the Delhi School of Economics and said that India needs basic reforms, private investments, and revamping the education system.
Calling PM Modi one-third prime minister, Congress leader asked him about his stance on billionaire tax. He said PM Modi has a chance to show whether he stands with the common people, or with billionaires.
President Droupadi Murmu, during her budget session speech, hailed the work done by the Modi government and counted its achievements including Ram Mandir, G20, Atal Tunnel, Article 370 abrogation, managing corona, abolishing triple talaq among others.
In his interaction with Indian students in Dubai, the External Affairs Minister spoke on transformational changes in India with an impact on Indians abroad. He also highlighted India's numerous achievements, particularly during its G20 presidency, in building a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Li represented the Chinese side at the G20 virtual summt after President Xi Jinping chose the skip the event. His remarks only focused on development cooperation and did not touch upon the Israel-Hamas war, which was a prime topic of discussion for others.
PM Modi further expressed that there was common agreement among G20 leaders on various issues - including terrorism, deaths of civilians and humanitarian aid. He also conveyed his best wishes to Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who will take over the G20 presidency.
PM Modi said that insecurity and instability in West Asia is a matter of concern for all countries in the forum. This comes after Qatari mediators negotiated a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas in exchange for 50 hostages.
G20 Summit: The major development came amidst diplomatic tensions between India and Canada following Trudeau's "absurd and baseless" allegations against New Delhi. Notably, India is currently holding the presidency of the G20 and a virtual Leaders' summit of the same is scheduled for today.
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is all set to hold the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday evening which will witness a major gathering of world leaders.
G20 Summit 2023: According to G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, the upcoming meeting will be focused on climate change and the adoption of green energy which would help in the crucial United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28.
