Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the theme of India's G20 Presidency, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' is not just a slogan but a comprehensive philosophy derived from the country's cultural ethos. He also highlighted the importance of including the African Union in the G20 and expressed his belief that India will soon be among the top three economies in the world. The G20 Summit, to be held in September, will see increased security measures with 1,500 Delhi Police personnel deployed outside the venue.
India's G20 presidency may be seen as a failure in terms of achieving global consensus, but it has been successful in boosting India's image, promoting its leadership in the "global south," and enhancing the personality cult of Prime Minister Narendra Modi domestically.
India is hosting the G20 summit as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to establish himself as a global leader, but activist Arundhati Roy criticizes the event as a vanity event for Modi and raises concerns about the treatment of minorities in India.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praises India's role as host for the G20 Summit, emphasizes the need for a comprehensive trade deal with India, condemns pro-Khalistan extremism, and affirms cooperation with India to counter such extremism.
The G20 reached a consensus and adopted the New Delhi Leaders Summit Declaration, which called for upholding international law, peaceful conflict resolution, and diplomacy.
India's President and Prime Minister welcomed G20 delegates with an image of the ancient Nalanda University, showcasing India's focus on education and knowledge dissemination.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, addressed the New Delhi G20 Leadership Declaration, which called for peace in Ukraine, highlighting its significance as a consensus among members amidst tensions and divergent views over the conflict; however, the declaration received criticism for not mentioning Russia and for its language referring to the war 'in Ukraine' instead of 'against Ukraine'.
G20 leaders have arrived in Delhi, India for the annual summit, where they will discuss global issues such as inclusive growth, digital innovation, and climate resilience.
The G20 leaders have unanimously supported the New Delhi Declaration without any footnote or Chair's summary, showcasing India's impressive ability to bring countries together and negotiate a compromise proposal.
The International Monetary Fund's deputy director, Gita Gopinath, congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on successfully hosting the G20 Summit in India, with the leaders discussing various crucial developments and signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, is praised for his 200 hours of non-stop negotiations to deliver a consensus on the G20 declaration, which emphasizes economic growth, sustainable development goals, environmental sustainability, and multilateralism.
The G20 summit in New Delhi concludes with Russia and the US praising a consensus declaration that avoids directly criticizing Russia for the war in Ukraine, but highlights the human suffering caused by the conflict and calls on all states not to use force to grab territory.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global reforms and urged world leaders at the G20 summit to make global structures, including the UN Security Council, reflective of current realities and emphasized the need for India's permanent membership at the UNSC.
The G20 summit in New Delhi showcased India's growing economic and geopolitical influence, but also highlighted concerns about the country's Hindu nationalist government and its approach to press freedom as journalists were largely restricted from covering the event.
The Delhi Declaration is hailed as a diplomatic triumph for India, bridging the gap between differing views at the G-20 summit and achieving a joint communique.
The G20 Summit hosted by India was regarded as a success for the Modi government, and US President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of human rights and the role of civil society and a free press in his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden also expressed the desire for a stable relationship with China and praised Modi's leadership and hospitality.
The New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration highlights the commitment of the G20 countries to achieve global net zero emissions and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, while also recognizing the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities and different national circumstances.
The G20 summit's final declaration, which received criticism for not explicitly condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine, was defended by the White House, who praised it for highlighting the importance of a country's sovereignty.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of India's G20 Presidency and praises India's ability to bring countries together and foster unity between nations for a better future for the world.
