G20 nations have also prioritised tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through research and development, infection prevention and control
Russia on Sunday said the G20 Summit under India's presidency was a "breakthrough" conclave in many ways as its outcomes showed a path to the world to move forward on a range of challenges and demonstrated the strength and importance of the Global South. In a press briefing, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said India played an important role in "preventing the West" from taking forward their approach on many issues, including Ukraine. The summit declaration clearly sent across a message that military conflicts in the world must be resolved according to the UN Charter and that the Western powers will not be able to press ahead with their concepts of resolution of various crises. "It is a breakthrough summit in many ways. It provides us a way forward to move ahead in many issues," he added. Lavrov also noted that the G20 Summit in New Delhi provided a direction towards fairness in global governance and global finance as well. "I want to express my gratitude to India for ...
Critical minerals, green fuels found honorary mention in the declaration. India has been pitching for building its own critical mineral procurement and green fuels export supply chain
Startup20 forum, in its recommendations, called for a global definitional framework for start-ups as well as a policy framework to strengthen ecosystems within and across G20 nations
The agreement is for developing trusted, resilient, and secure technology together for 6G and also collaborating in finalising the 6G standards, the minister said
"Projects motivated by political considerations oftentimes end up as white elephants"
The intent is clear and these are the bold enablers to reach the final destination. After all, it took decades for the European Union to take its shape and be in its current form
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Countering China's BRI, New Corridor to push out Stalled older projects
Rooted in India's call for sustainable growth, many initiatives call for environmental sustainability
The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration is a comprehensive document as it lays the roadmap for collective global action in building a prosperous future, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday. "Congratulations to 'Bharat', visionary leadership and the entire team for meticulous execution and successful conclusion of G20 Summit in New Delhi," the vice president was quoted as saying by his secretariat in a post on X. Dhankhar said that the "G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a comprehensive document, lays the roadmap for collective global action in building a prosperous future, embracing the essence and spirit of #VasudhaivaKutumbakam- 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'." "The historic summit, inspired by our civilisational ethos, would ever be remembered for forging consensus among world leaders on the urgent need to address common problems faced by humanity at large," he said.
Sitharaman and Banga stated that they look forward to Volume 2 of the report that will be submitted during the 4th FMCBG meeting in Morocco in October
On millets, he said these are rich in minerals and iron. Our cuisine started with millets... the highly refined flour that the world uses is not great for health
The G7 grouping led by the US wanted stronger condemnation of Russia for its aggression against Ukraine
BJP sources indicated that the five-day special session of Parliament, from 18 December to 22, will have party members extol the PM's contribution to India's successful G20 presidency
India would, however, follow the global consensus on crypto assets, which goes beyond G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening visited the International Media Centre at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit. After holding a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders following the conclusion of the summit, Modi came to the media centre and greeted those present there. He waved at journalists, both from India and abroad, as camerapersons vied to click him. Amid cheers, Modi walked in the cavernous hall on the ground floor of the International Media Centre (IMC) which was all decked up. G20 logos were splashed across huge decorative panels put up in the hall on the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -- 'One Earth. One Family. One Future'.
On Saturday, a chunk of G20 member nations said they want to start an exchange of information on such non-financial assets by 2027
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday said that his country is not against negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict but these should take into account "the realities on the ground"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received G20 leaders at Rajghat where they will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. United Nations Secretary General Antnio Guterres and IMF head Kristalina Georgieva were amongst the first to reach the venue. Modi welcomed the dignitaries with an 'angrakha'. After paying tributes to the Mahatma, the leaders will also sign on the 'Peace Wall' at the Leaders' Lounge.