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.
US President Joe Biden will discuss various global issues, including the social effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change, at the G20 Summit, reaffirming the US commitment to the forum as the premier platform for economic cooperation, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre.
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.
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.
First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently experiencing mild symptoms, while President Joe Biden has tested negative; concerns are growing about the Pirola variant of Covid-19, which is reported to be causing higher infections and may have a higher potential for breakthrough infections than previous strains.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's scheduled appearance at the White House for a public event with first lady Jill Biden is uncertain due to Biden testing positive for Covid-19, but the event may proceed without her if she is unable to attend.
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.
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.
China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will be absent from the G20 summit, highlighting changing dynamics as leaders focus on domestic issues and pursue alternative multinational organizations, while President Joe Biden sees the event as an opportunity to engage with allies and advocate for U.S. leadership.
US President Joe Biden stated that the G20 Summit demonstrated the ability to address urgent global issues, including the climate crisis and economic stability, through collaborative solutions.
U.S. President Joe Biden held high-level talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India, discussing stability and downplaying the possibility of China invading Taiwan, while also addressing China's economic challenges and their impact on the global economy.
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.
