PM Modi's 'time to move together' message as he inaugurates 9th P20 Summit
The summit is being hosted by the Parliament under the broader framework of India's G20 Presidency.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in New Delhi.
The summit is being hosted by the Parliament under the broader framework of India's G20 Presidency.
Addressing the summit, Modi said that it is the “mahakumbh” of parliamentary practices of the world.
“I welcome you at the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) on behalf of 140 crore Indians. This Summit is like a 'mahakumbh' of parliamentary practices from across the world,” he said.
The prime minister added that parliaments are an important place for debate and deliberations. He also hailed India's moon landing and the successful conclusion of the G20 summit.
“Today, we are hosting the P20 Summit. This Summit is also a medium to celebrate the power of the people of our country. P20 Summit is being organised in India, which is the mother of democracy and the world's biggest democracy too,” he pointed out.
He also said that conflicts and confrontations being faced by the world today do not benefit anyone. The remarks come amid a war between Israel and Palestine-based Hamas militants, which has resulted in the killing of over 2,800 people in both countries.
"A divided world cannot give solutions to the challenges before us. This is a time for peace and brotherhood, a time to move together, a time to move forward together. This is the time for development and welfare of all," he said.
The P20 Summit is being attended by Speakers of Parliaments of G20 members and invitee countries. Its theme is 'Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future.
Speakers and heads of the delegation of Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Spain, European Parliament, Italy, South Africa, Russia, Turkiye, Nigeria, Australia, Brazil, UAE, Singapore, Japan, Egypt and Bangladesh were present in the event.
Notably, the representative of Canada did not attend the event, according to ANI.
According to the prime minister's office, the P20 Summit will focus on the following four subjects - Transformation in People's Lives through Public Digital Platforms; Women-led development; Accelerating SDGs; and Sustainable Energy Transition.
