Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the United Nations to reform in order to reflect the realities of the 21st century and ensure the representation of important voices, ahead of hosting the G20 summit in India. Modi also expressed support for the African Union to become a full member of the G20.
Nigeria is considering joining the G20, as President Bola Tinubu attends the G20 summit in India to promote foreign investment and encourage economic reforms.
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.
The African Union (AU) has been granted permanent membership in the G20, according to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit, marking the AU's inclusion in the group of 20 largest economies worldwide.
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.
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 African Union's membership in the G20 will provide an opportunity for the continent to make a significant contribution to addressing global challenges, according to AU Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat.
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.
African Union Chairperson Azali Assoumani thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support in including the 55-nation African Union in the G20, calling India the "fifth superpower of the world" and praising its power and influence; he also expressed Africa's openness to investment from countries other than China.
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 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.
