Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 15th BRICS Summit and emphasized the potential for BRICS and friendly countries to strengthen a multipolar world, while announcing the admission of six new countries into the bloc starting next year. He also highlighted India's cooperation with Africa, the success of Chandrayaan-3, and India's growing trade partnership and investment in Africa.
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.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that there is a risk of a "new model of colonialism" if nations with critical minerals do not see it as a global responsibility, as the race to secure resources for energy transition goals intensifies. Modi emphasized the need for cooperation in the face of uneven geographical diversification and export restrictions imposed by countries like China.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of mutual trust and democratic values as he called for investments in India and voiced concerns about disruptions in the supply chain due to the Covid-19 pandemic, indirectly criticizing China and cautioning against a new model of colonialism and the need for a global framework for cryptocurrency and ethical artificial intelligence.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a global framework for regulating emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for rules and regulations that do not belong to any one country or group of countries.
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.
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.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India's achievements during its presidency of the G20, highlighting its human-centric model of development and its response to the pandemic, which has gained recognition and appreciation from the international community; he also emphasized the importance of including the Global South and Africa in global affairs and addressing their needs. Additionally, Modi noted India's efforts in promoting renewable energy and the democratization of technology, while acknowledging the challenges of cybercrime and the need for global cooperation. He expressed confidence in India's future economic growth and its potential to become one of the top three economies in the world by 2030 and a developed country by 2047.
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.
Azali Assoumani, President of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union, arrives in India to participate in the G20 summit, a move supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant full membership to the African Union, contributing to a more inclusive global framework.
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 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 Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced that the African Union (AU) has secured a permanent seat at the G20 summit, marking a significant milestone for India's G20 presidency and giving Africa a more influential role in global economic cooperation.
India is considered a superpower in terms of population and is now ahead of China, according to Azali Assoumani, the chairperson of the African Union.
India, along with the US and Europe, successfully countered China's global influence at the recent G20 summit, bolstering India's rising power and giving a boost to the US-led world order.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his shock and solidarity with Israel following terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas, with the Consul General of Israel thanking Modi for his support and emphasizing the importance of India's stance in the global war against terrorism.