Main Topic: Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to attend the G20 summit in New Delhi and the risks he faces.
Key Points:
1. Putin is considering attending his first in-person meeting with Western leaders since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
2. The G20 summit could be politically aggressive towards Putin, with potential confrontations and challenging questions from journalists.
3. Putin's attendance at the summit would be a high-stakes decision, as he seeks to relaunch himself on the world stage and repair relations with the West.
US President Joe Biden and other world leaders are set to visit India in September for the G20 Summit, with multiple hotels in Delhi-NCR being earmarked for attendees.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Delhi to help ensure the success of the upcoming G20 Summit, despite the inconvenience they may face due to the presence of world leaders in the capital.
India's G20 presidency has shaped its global future and brought the country to the forefront of the international stage, with discussions at the NDTV G20 Conclave focusing on energy transition, clean growth, digital economy, and India's rising global influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the B20 Summit in Delhi, where 54 recommendations and 172 policy actions for G20 submission will be discussed.
US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L Yellen will attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi to focus on strengthening the global economy, supporting low and middle-income countries, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and pandemics.
Over 300 trains are set to be affected, with around 200 cancellations, due to the G20 Summit taking place in Delhi from September 9 to September 10, 2023.
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.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the G-20 Summit in Delhi, according to reports, but US President Joe Biden expressed disappointment and stated that he will still have an opportunity to meet with Xi Jinping in November during the APEC conference in San Francisco.
The G20 Summit in central Delhi this weekend will result in tight security measures and closures of certain establishments, while the Metro services will remain functional and essential services like grocery stores will stay open.
The Indian government is taking a different approach to the G20 summit, aiming to make it a national endeavor and involve different parts of the country, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
India's hosting of the G20 summit highlights its growing power, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's divisive religious politics threatens its rise.
President Joe Biden arrives in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese aggression while demonstrating the US's commitment to developing countries, despite the absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
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.
President Biden aims to use the G20 summit as an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.'s position as the leader of the global system, boost funding for the World Bank, and counterbalance China's Belt and Road Initiative; meanwhile, a potential strike looms for General Motors and Ford, and the Federal Reserve plans to maintain interest rates while addressing inflation concerns.
The 18th G20 Summit, hosted by India, will focus on the theme of 'One Earth' and aims to accelerate climate action and achieve net-zero emissions, with over 30 heads of state and international organizations in attendance.
The Group of 20 (G20) is an international organization that aims to unite world leaders around shared economic, political, and health challenges, with its members representing more than 80 percent of the world's economic output. The annual G20 summit brings together finance ministers and heads of state to discuss and address key issues, often culminating in a joint statement of collective action.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak believes that the G20 leaders can address the enormous challenges facing the world and provide leadership, as he attends the summit in Delhi alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emphasized India's inclusive approach to the G20 presidency and proposed granting the African Union permanent membership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged world leaders at the G20 Summit to overcome the "trust deficit" caused by war and emphasized the importance of finding new solutions to global challenges during his opening address. Additionally, he announced that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the G20.
The G20 reached a consensus and adopted the New Delhi Leaders Summit Declaration, which called for upholding international law, peaceful conflict resolution, and diplomacy.
The G20 summit is set to feature strongmen leaders with human rights concerns, such as Mohammed bin Salman and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reflecting a recognition that involving these countries is necessary for addressing issues like the Ukraine war and achieving consensus on global agreements.
Global leaders have announced a multinational rail and ports deal at the G20 summit in New Delhi, aiming to connect the Middle East and South Asia and provide an alternative to China's Belt and Road initiative.
India's G20 presidency has been hailed as highly ambitious, achieving 112 outcomes and presidency documents and addressing key global issues such as sustainable development goals, climate action, and women-led development, while receiving exceptional support from developing nations and emerging markets.
Spouses of world leaders attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi enjoyed a millet-based lunch and a guided tour of an exhibition showcasing culturally-rich artifacts at NGMA.
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.
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.
Leaders of the G20 summit in India overcame divisions on the Ukraine war and admitted the African Union to the bloc, while also announcing plans for a transport corridor and incremental progress on climate change.
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 in New Delhi highlighted the shift in power dynamics, as Western leaders signed a joint statement on Ukraine with Russia, recognizing the need for realpolitik and the importance of India's role in the emerging multipolar world. The inclusion of the African Union in the G20 and calls to increase World Bank lending to developing countries further reflect this changing landscape.
The G20 summit in India is expected to deliver a group agreement on the need for stricter global regulation on crypto assets, but the underlying fractures and shifting allegiances may render the focus more noise than substance.
The Indian G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant achieved a historic moment at the G20 Summit by securing 100% consensus on all issues, demonstrating India's ability to bridge between emerging markets and developed countries and bringing multilateralism back to center stage.
The G20 summit in New Delhi saw the admission of the African Union, the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and an absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signaling shifts in the international order and a move towards more inclusive organizations; however, Pakistan must address its internal issues to participate in these global trade networks and have its voice heard on issues like Kashmir.
