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India needs to forge ties with Global South to accelerate growth: Kant

The country needs to work in partnership with Global South to accelerate its growth rate to achieve the dream of Vikshit Bharat (developed India) by 2047, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday. The next two decades are said to be the most significant of India's growth story, he said while speaking at the First Regional Conference on Access to Legal Aid. According to a Niti Aayog roadmap, India would be Vikshit Bharat with a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047 and per capita income of about USD 18,000, he noted. "If this level of sustained growth that we aim to achieve and opportunities must now catalyse this, we need to work in partnership with Global South," Kant said. The Global South is critical and important because this year, 80 per cent of the world's growth will come from emerging markets and the Global South, he said. According to the IMF, he said, almost two-thirds of global growth would come from emerging markets in the next two decades. "This year itself, six of the faste

India is diplomatically able to mediate in global conflicts: Amb Kamboj

India's strategic position enables it to engage with various power blocs constructively and its ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases the country as a potential mediator in international conflicts, the country's envoy to the UN has said. "In an era marked by rapid changes and complex challenges, India emerges not just as a nation of immense diversity and cultural richness, but also as a key player on the international stage, embodying the principles of cooperation, peace and mutual respect, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said here. Kamboj delivered a special address on the topic India in the Emerging Global Order' at the India: The Next Decade' conference hosted by the Deepak and Neera Raj Center at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs last week. Kamboj said India's ancient philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' the world is one family - positions the country uniquely as a mediator and conciliator in

China's Li calls for steps to implement consensus reached at G20 Summit

Noting that the road to global economic recovery is still difficult, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the G20 member nations to take more practical steps to implement the consensus reached at this year's New Delhi summit of the forum to ensure development and prosperity. Li, who deputised for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the virtual meeting presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, also urged the member countries to accord high priority to development cooperation and oppose the politicisation of development issues. While many leaders who attended Wednesday's virtual summit spoke on the Israel-Hamas conflict calling for extending timely humanitarian assistance, not allowing the violence to spread, and finding a long-term solution to the Palestine issue, Li reportedly focussed on development cooperation among the member countries of the G20. Excerpts of Li's speech reported by the state-run Xinhua news agency late Wednesday night did not refer to the ...

Israel-Hamas war shouldn't turn into regional conflict: Modi to G20 leaders

Says we've to move forward in understanding the seriousness of deepfakes

Many leaders spoke on Israel-Hamas war at virtual G20 meeting: Jaishankar

Countries currently remain focused not only on containing any spillover of the conflict but also on ensuring that it doesn't escalate further

Gaza Strip's loss of life equally shocking as that of Ukraine: Putin at G20

Acknowledging that what is happening in Ukraine is undoubtedly a "tragedy", Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said conflicts elsewhere, including in the Gaza Strip, are also "shocking" and urged the G20 nations to make efforts to end conflicts. Putin made these remarks while virtually addressing the G20 meeting hosted by India. Putin had skipped the in-person G20 summit in New Delhi in September, saying he had to focus on the "special military operation" in Ukraine. Russia's state-run Tass news agency reported that Putin's remarks came in the wake of the statements by some leaders who said they were shaken by the ongoing aggression in Ukraine. I understand that this war can't help but be shocking. But the bloody coup in Ukraine in 2014, which was followed by the Kiev regime's war against its own people in Donbass was that not shocking? And the extermination of civilians in Palestine, in the Gaza Strip now isn't that shocking? Putin said. Russia invaded Ukraine in ...

Important to ensure Israel war does not take shape of regional conflict: PM

Expressing concern over the prevailing insecurity and instability in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told G20 leaders that it is important to ensure that the Israel-Hamas war does not take the shape of a regional conflict and welcomed the announcement of the release of hostages. In his opening remarks at the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit, Modi said terrorism is "unacceptable" to everyone and asserted that the death of civilians wherever it may be is condemnable. In the last few months, new challenges have emerged and the situation of insecurity and instability in West Asia is a matter of concern, he said at the virtual meeting attended by leaders like European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, among others. "Our coming together shows that we are ...

Ahead of G20 virtual meet, India resumes e-visa service for Canadians

India had suspended visa services in September this year following the allegations against India being involved in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

India to host virtual G20 summit today, Trudeau to attend, Biden to skip

Against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual summit of G20 leaders on Wednesday which would be attended by the likes of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. With Ottawa confirming Trudeau's participation in the summit, this would be the first time he would come face to face with Prime Minister Modi, albeit virtually, after ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegations in September of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020. India has rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated". While Putin's participation in the virtual meeting has also been confirmed by the Kremlin, China on Tuesday had announced that Premier Li Qiang will attend the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit at India's ...

PM Modi to hold virtual G20 Leaders' Summit today, major leaders to attend

Leaders of all G20 members, including the Chair of the African Union, as well as nine guest countries and heads of 11 international organisations, have been invited

Virtual G20 leaders' summit: Development, global challenges on agenda

"What we decided on green development facts will drive the outcomes of COP28," Kant said

G20 virtual meet chance to discuss Delhi declaration execution: Kant

A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts a virtual summit of G20 leaders, India on Tuesday said the meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the Delhi Declaration, enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance. Addressing a press conference on the summit, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said that since the successful hosting of the leaders' summit on September 9 and 10 and the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, the world has witnessed succession of events and several new challenges have emerged. He said that while development will be the main agenda of the meeting, the leaders may discuss many other issues. "The virtual summit will provide an opportunity not only to discuss the implementation of the leaders' declaration but also for the leaders to share views and enhance cooperation on critical challenges that we confront and address gaps in global governance, reaffirm our existing commitment to SDGs

Chinese Premier Li to attend virtual G20 leaders' summit convened by India

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit at India's invitation on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced here on Tuesday. The G20 virtual summit will take forward key outcomes and action points firmed up at the annual conclave of the grouping in September under India's presidency, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi said in a statement. The summit will also delve into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. It is also expected to push for the effective implementation of various decisions taken at the bloc's annual summit in New Delhi over two months back, the statement said. Li will attend the meeting at the invitation of the Indian government, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Leaders of all G20 Members, including the Chair of the African Union, as well as nine Guest countries, and Heads of 11 International Organisations, hav

India to hold annual conference on development priorities of Global South

The message from the second Voice of Global South summit is that the Global South wants its "autonomy" and is ready to take big responsibilities in world affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while reaffirming India's strong commitment towards developing countries. Modi made the remarks at the concluding session of the second virtual summit of the developing countries that was hosted by India. The prime minister announced the start of an annual international conference in India from next year that will focus on the development priorities of the Global South. "Its main objective will be to identify practical solutions to the development problems of the Global South," he said. Talking about participation of leaders from around 130 countries in the summit, Modi said the message that came out from it is that the Global South is ready to take big responsibilities in global affairs and that it wants autonomy. "I am happy that today around 130 countries from Latin America

India is proud to put voice of Global South on G20 agenda: PM Modi

The message from the second Voice of Global South summit is that the Global South wants its autonomy and is ready to take big responsibilities in world affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. He made the remarks at the concluding session of the second virtual summit of the developing countries that was hosted by India. Talking about participation of leaders from around 130 countries in the summit, Modi said the message that came out from it is that the Global South is ready to take big responsibilities in global affairs and that it wants autonomy. The message from Voice of Global South Summit is that Global South wants its voice in global governance, Modi said in Hindi. He said India is proud to have the opportunity to put the voice of the Global South on the agenda of a forum like G20. "I am confident that the priorities of the Global South will be taken forward and strengthened during Brazil's G20 presidency," he said. Modi said India will keep working towards the

Deep fake is a big concern: Prime Minister asks ChatGPT to give warning

India will be organising the 'Artificial Global Partnership Summit' next month to discuss the need for responsible use of technology, particularly in the realm of AI

Global South existed geographically, getting voice for first time: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remarks while addressing the inaugural session of the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit held virtually on Friday.

G20 virtual summit on November 22 will remain a stocktaking exercise

This will be the first time leaders from the G20 nations will gather twice during the year to assess the progress made since the main meeting

Momentum must be maintained on New Delhi Leaders' Declaration: FM on G20

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India's G20 Presidency has provided a clear policy direction for addressing the needs of the majority of the global population whose voices are often unheard in multilateral forums. "However, we still have work left to do," the minister said in an inaugural address at the Seminar on 'Strong, Sustainable, Balanced and Inclusive Growth', organised by the ministries of finance and labour, and the commerce department. On December 1, 2022, India assumed the mantle of G20 Presidency. The G20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration (NDLD), unanimously agreed to by all G20 countries, addresses some of the pressing challenges confronting the global economy and also provides policy guidance for a future built on people-focused principles and trust-based partnerships, Sitharaman said. "Even though by the end of this month, our role as G20 Presidency comes to an end, momentum must be maintained on the policy guidance in the New Delhi Leaders' ...

India's G20 Presidency opens doors for global investment: MoS Finance

India's G20 Presidency has opened doors for global investment and sustainable economic growth, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Saturday. Under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significant developments were made with world leaders, he said at an event organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "India's G20 presidency has opened doors for global investment. We know that the G20 will support the financial sector in ensuring sustainable economic growth and the stability of financial markets," he said. Speaking on digitisation, he said, the development of digital infrastructure is an important step in enhancing trade and commerce in the country. The adoption of digitalization in our capital markets have increased efficiency, transparency and accessibility, he said. Further, he said, by reducing intervention and embracing technology, we can improve the integrity and security of our capital markets. Over the past few years, especially a