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Breaking barriers, building inclusion

By focusing on measures that make financial services available to households and small and medium enterprises, G20 has the potential to make a real difference in people's lives

In Eric Garcetti, the Biden admin may finally get an ambassador to India

US President Joe Biden nominated Eric Garcetti for the post of ambassador to India in July 2021, but the Senate has held up his confirmation

PM believes women are not just homemakers but nation-builders: Indian Envoy

India's representative to the UN further stated that women-led development is priority in the G-20 under India's presidency

India playing significant leadership role with G20 Presidency: Argentina

Responding to a question regarding India's G20 Presidency, Dimitrios Ioannou, Ambassador of Greece to India, said, "It's a very ambitious presidency. I am sure that they will achieve their goals"

TMS Ep383: G20, FDI in India, mutual funds, Hindu rate of growth

What has the G20 achieved so far in 2023? What is hurting India's FDI story? What's behind MFs' optimism in Indian equities? What is the 'Hindu rate of growth'? All answers here

G20's 'one world, one family' theme based on 'Bharatiya' idea: Goa governor

The G20 theme of one world, one family, one future" is derived from a "Bharatiya" concept, Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai said here on Monday. Addressing the 23rd Commonwealth law conference 2023 near Panaji, the governor said the commonwealth countries must work for the protection of the environment. "The theme of G20 'One World, One Family, One Future' given at the Bali conference is based on the Bharatiya concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. The original Bharatiyas proudly say that let noble thoughts come from everywhere and we are prepared to receive them, he said after inaugurating the five-day conference being attended by representatives from 52 countries. The governor said a discussion was held in the constituent Assembly in 1949 on whether India should join Commonwealth countries or not. "It was decided unanimously to join the Commonwealth countries, he said. The governor also said bitterness between India and Britain due to the freedom struggle has now been replaced wit

Sitharaman underplays lack of consensus on Ukraine at G20 ministers' meet

Addressing the Raisina Dialogue event, Sitharaman, while describing India as an attractive destination for global businesses, highlighted the rule of law among other factors as an important aspect

Several ministers of G20 nations spoken of 'friendshoring': FM Sitharaman

Sithraman said that well-trained youth, middle class giving a captive market, technology-driven investment and public infrastructure were among reasons for India's sustained growth

Raisina Dialogue: Jaishankar meets counterparts from France, Bangladesh

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said that he met Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, France's counterpart Catherine Colonna, Singapore's Vivian Balakrishnan and Bangladesh's Abdul Momen

It's a shame only Ukraine is of interest to G20: Russia's Sergey Lavrov

Lavrov said US President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had publicly stated that Russia must be defeated on the battlefield

As G7 President, Japan wishes to coordinate with G20 chair India: FM

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put a great strain on the global economy, including energy and food security, and Japan is keen to respond to the challenges by working hand-in-hand with India, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Hayashi cited China's "unilateral attempts" to change the status quo by force in East and South China as well as its military activities around Taiwan as the region's challenges and concerns. The foreign minister said Japan's revised National Security Strategy views China's current external stance and military activities as an unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge in ensuring peace and stability of Japan and the international community. Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi also said that it is necessary to build a free and open international order that is inclusive and based on the rule of law to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, a region that has seen mounting Chinese ..

Allowing Russia in Ukraine will be message to aggressors: Blinken at Quad

On Quad grouping, Blinken said he believes it is a force for good, positive, and affirmative action

India is off to very promising start with its stewardship of G20: US

Ned Price said that US' partnership with India is one of the most "consequential relationships" and they can work closely with India on everything that is a priority for both nations

G20 foreign ministers' meet ends sans communique over Ukraine differences

The outcome document talks of the need for a specific initiative to boost global skills mapping

G20: EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang talk border row

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said his talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang at their first meeting focused on addressing current challenges to the bilateral ties, especially peace and tranquillity in the border areas. The discussions on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting came amid the over 34-month-long border row in eastern Ladakh. It was the first meeting between Jaishankar and Qin after the later became the Chinese foreign minister in December. Qin arrived in Delhi on Thursday morning to attend the G20 meeting hosted by India under its presidency of the influential grouping. "Met Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on sidelines of #G20FMM this afternoon. Our discussions were focused on addressing current challenges to the bilateral relationship, especially peace and tranquillity in the border areas," Jaishankar said on Twitter. "We also spoke about the G20 agenda," he said. India has been maintaining that its ties with China cannot be

G20: End this war of aggression, Antony Blinken tells Sergei Lavrov

Blinken said the meeting was unscheduled and sought by the US when Lavrov was on the move

LIVE: Blinken asks for 'contact' with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

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Crisis in multilateralism affecting developing nations most: PM at G20 meet

Modi also pointed out how global supply chains have broken down during times of stress and turmoil

G20 foreign ministers' meeting could not agree on joint communique

The G20 foreign ministers' meeting on Thursday was unable to come out with a joint communique due to sharp differences over the Ukraine conflict despite persistent efforts by host India to build consensus. The meeting, held under India's presidency, adopted a Chair's Summary and Outcome document. There were issues relating to the Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at a media briefing. Several diplomats said there were deep divisions between the US-led West and the Russia-China combine over the Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar said there were "polarised views" on the issue. The external affairs minister said the Outcome Document and the Chair's Summary reflected the G20's resolve to deal with pressing global challenges. There was a large number of issues where there was agreement, he said. Jaishankar also said the G20 foreign ministers' meeting unequivocally condemned terrorism.

Health Min discusses leveraging Pandemic Fund for Global South under G20

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan emphasised on the need for global health cooperation and sharing of knowledge and resources especially for LMICs