G20 Summit
Russia's Lavrov thanks India for preventing attempts to ‘politicise’ G20 Summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has thanked India for preventing attempts to politicize the G20 Summit. Lavrov stated that India’s active role as president has consolidated the G20 countries from the Global South for the first time in history. He also noted that the BRICS partners – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – have been particularly active in upholding and protecting their legitimate interests. However, Ukraine has criticized the New Delhi Declaration for not mentioning Russia.
‘They gave me sleepless nights': India's G20 sherpa on his counterparts
India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, has described his counterparts from various countries as the toughest and most professional negotiators in the world. He said that preparing for the G20 summit in New Delhi gave him sleepless nights. The Indian team held over 200 hours of non-stop negotiations and 300 bilateral meetings to deliver a consensus on the G20 declaration, which was adopted by world leaders at the summit. The declaration called on all states to uphold the principles of international law, including territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Shah Rukh Khan congratulates PM Narendra Modi for G20 Summit in India
PM Narendra Modi closed G20 Summit in India. Shah Rukh Khan tweeted for the PM.
Brazil's Presidency of G20 sets three key priorities. They are…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has outlined three key priorities for Brazil's presidency of the G20: social inclusion and the fight against hunger, energy transition and sustainable development, and reform of global governance institutions. President Lula also called for greater participation of emerging economies in decision-making processes and for action on the foreign debts of poor countries. He visited the Raj Ghat in India, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi and drawing parallels between his own work and Gandhi's non-violent struggle.
- Accelerated Growth
- Green Development
- Women-led Development
World Bank lauds India's digital infra impact: 'Five-decade journey in 6 years'
‘Digital India Experience Zone’ to be set up at G20 Summit: A sneak peek here
PM Modi to host bilaterals with Biden, Macron and Sheikh Hasina
SC turns 'ordinary litigant' in front of Delhi HC for pro-green initiative
Pesticide-free Ganga to transform Banaras into a green city: NGT judicial member
New G20 park in Delhi features sculptures of member states’ national animals
Cultural corridor in Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam to show heritage from G20 nations
Rising food, fuel and fertiliser inflation may figure in the G20 summ next month
WCD min criticises Delhi, Bengal govts over non-implementation women empowerment schemes
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About G20
The G20, or Group of Twenty, is a forum consisting of 19 countries and the European
Union. It is an international platform established to promote cooperation and dialogue among the world's most
powerful economies. The member countries of the G20 account for two-thirds of the world's population and 85 per
cent of the global GDP.
Inception of G20
The G20 was first established in 1999, and since then, it has become one
of the most important platforms for international cooperation on global economic and financial issues. Over the
years, the G20 has expanded its areas of focus to include issues like climate change, energy policies, and the
fight against terrorism.
G20 presidency
The G20 presidency plays a crucial role in formulating the collective
goals and priorities of the organisation, in consultation with its members and in response to economic trends
and challenges at the global level. The G20 presidency steers the G20 agenda for one year. India holds the
presidency of the G20 from Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023. The presidency theme is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which
means 'One Earth One Family One Future'.
While the G20 does not have any legal or binding powers, its
recommendations and decisions usually carry a strong influence on global economic policy. One of the key
strengths of the G20 is its ability to bring together leaders from both developed and developing countries to
work towards a common goal. The forum has also been instrumental in coordinating responses to global economic
crises, such as the 2008 financial crisis.
Despite its successes, the G20 also faces criticism for its lack of
inclusivity, and it has been argued that the interests of developing countries are not always adequately
represented. Nevertheless, the G20 remains an important platform for international cooperation on global
economic issues.
