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G20 agriculture ministers commit to better ensure sustainable food systems

Ministers for Agriculture from the G20 nations have committed to shift their sector policies to better ensure sustainability and security of food systems in the world.

With time ticking down, hope is waning for a climate deal: Details here

Getting India's support will be key to the success of the United Nations-backed COP26 climate talks scheduled to occur in Glasgow, Scotland in November

Culture, creative sectors can drive growth: Meenakshi Lekhi at G20 meet

Culture and creative sectors can drive growth by generating employment, reducing inequalities and promoting development in a sustainable manner, said Meenakashi Lekhi

India urges G20 nations to reduce high emissions to leave a better future

Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh led a delegation from India at the G20 Energy and Climate Joint Ministerial Meeting

G20 agrees statement on environment, struggles over climate progress

The G20 meeting is seen as a key intermediate stage ahead of global climate talks known as COP 26 to be held in Glasgow in November.

Global tax deal gets boost as European Union delays push for digital levy

Over the weekend, G-20 nations agreed on the outlines of a global corporate-tax agreement.

G-20 finance ministers back reforms to stop use of tax havens

Top finance officials backed a revision of international taxation that includes a 15% global minimum corporate levy to deter big companies from resorting to low-rate tax havens

India takes fiscal steps for better environmental results: FM at G20 meet

The third meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors is scheduled on July 9 and 10

G20 to show united front on support for global economic recovery

The G20 is also likely to agree to extend a suspension of debt servicing for poorest countries by another six months

G20 Trade and Investment Working Group virtual meeting begins today

The third meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) is set to begin on Sunday, with the two-day event being held via video conference amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The TIWG was established under the Chinese G20 presidency in 2016 and has been carried on since.The G20 is continuing to hold most events remotely as the coronavirus disease pandemic continues. The Saudi Arabian presidency will culminate in mid-November with the Leaders' Summit, which according to the group's agenda, is still on course to be held in Riyadh.

Coronavirus crisis: G-20 meeting of health, finance ministers soon

However, a senior government official said on condition of anonymity that the meeting could be held in a matter of few weeks, rather than months

G-20 energy ministers bat for cheaper energy supplies to support healthcare

The G20 Energy Ministers' focused on ways and means to ensure stable energy markets, which are affected due to demand reduction as result of coronavirus pandemic

ILO welcomes G20 leaders' commitment to overcome coronavirus challenges

Ryder joined the G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Summit on Covid-19 via video link, which was hosted by Saudi Arabia

Global response to coronavirus has to be effective: PM Modi tells G20

The prime minister called for ushering in a new globalisation for collective well being of entire humankind

G20 nations pledge $5 trn to boost world economy stung by coronavirus

The talks came amid criticism that the G20 has been slow to address the Covid-19 pandemic

G20 finance ministers likely to back OECD's digital tax proposal

OECD will present its "unified approach" to a digital tax at a G20 gathering on the sidelines of annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank

Japan's Shinzo Abe says G20 leaders confirm need for free and fair trade

Abe said the leaders also found common ground on climate change despite "big differences" in the members' views

PM Modi meets Turkish Prez, discusses key issues over trade, investment

According to Raveesh Kumar, the two leaders' discussions focused on trade and investment, defence, counter-terrorism, IT and civil aviation

From trade to counter-terrorism, PM Modi's G20 visit ends with six pacts

PM Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts

A battle over ocean rubbish reflects last-minute G-20 statement wrangling

Tussle reflects broader divide on show in previous summits, where Europe and others are seeking to preserve a global system of economic rules that US President Trump attacks as outdated and unfair