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Jaishankar briefs Parliamentary consultative committee on G20 presidency

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday briefed the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on India's G20 Presidency and the Leaders' Summit held here in September. Jaishankar said the members of the Consultative Committee were unanimous in their appreciation of the success of India's G20 Presidency. "Glad to note the unanimous appreciation on its unqualified success. And the positive impact of the Jan Bhagidari approach," the External Affairs Minister said on X. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha member Priyanka Chaturvedi said Jaishankar briefed the Committee on India's G20 Presidency and its outcomes. "Thank MEA for continuing to keep the committee updated on India's position in the ever evolving global dynamics," Chaturvedi posted on X.

Two-day P-20 summit to begin from October 13: LS Speaker Om Birla

Speaker Lok Sabha announced on Friday that Two day P-20 Conference will be inagurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13th October 2023

G20 a glimpse of what future of India-UK ties can be: Rishi Sunak

Recalling his recent India visit for the G20 summit, Sunak said it was a special one, given the strong ties between the two countries

India took up G20 presidency with approach of bringing world together: EAM

"Our theme: One Earth, One Family, One Future is represented so well today before us culturally," the EAM said

PM's secy reviews G20 outcome follow-up, asks to prepare for virtual summit

Prime Minister's Principal Secretary P K Mishra on Wednesday reviewed the follow-up on the outcome of G20 Summit and asked officials to prepare for the G-20 virtual summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a virtual summit in November. Brazil will take over the influential bloc's presidency from India in December. Officials said G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth were among those who attended the high-level meeting chaired by Mishra. Mishra said that G-20 Summit was not a one-time affair and Indian presidency has delivered solid outcomes which are being followed-up and monitored closely. Ministries leading various working groups are being tasked to implement their sector-specific outcomes and a high-level monitoring group is also being set up, officials said. "During the meeting, P K Mishra asked officials to prepare for the G20 virtual summit which was announced by the prime minister earl

Economic stress in India's neighbourhood

Crises in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan reveal their structural weaknesses

PM Modi releases 4 books showcasing success of India's G20 Presidency

The book 'Showcasing Indian Culture at G-20 shows the range and diversity of Indian culture presented to the G20 delegates through the length and breadth of the country

'Our G20 Presidency is special,' says EAM during G20 University Connect

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the G20 Summit under India's presidency is special and different

EAM meets UN leadership, discusses India's G20 Presidency, UNSC reforms

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed India's G20 Presidency as well as situations in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and other global challenges during their meeting here Monday. Jaishankar posted on X that it was a pleasure to meet Guterres at the UN Headquarters. Discussed how India's G20 Presidency has contributed to strengthening @UN's sustainable development agenda. We have coordinated closely in this regard over the last year, Jaishankar said. He voiced appreciation for the Secretary General's strong commitment to reforming International Financial Institutions. A readout issued by the UN spokesperson's office of the UN Secretary-General's meeting with Jaishankar said that the UN chief expressed appreciation for India's cooperation with the UN and its leadership of the G20. The Secretary-General and the Minister discussed the situations in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and other global challenges. Jaishankar began his day with a meeting wit

Trudeau refused 'presidential suite' at hotel during G20 summit: Reports

Notably, presidential suites are specially designed by Indian security agencies as per security protocols and every global leader

G20 summit success given nation confidence to organise global events: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the G20 Summit's success has given the nation the confidence to organise such global events and urged those involved in the planning and execution of the summit to document their experiences. The G20 Summit, under India's presidency, was held here from September 9 to 10. Addressing those involved in organising of the summit at the event's venue, Bharat Mandapam, Modi also credited ground-level functionaries for the success. Drawing parallels between the organising of the G20 Summit and the Commonwealth Games, he said the sporting event in the national capital in 2010 got mired into things that brought disrepute to the country and infused a sense of despondency in the governing system. "On the other hand, the cumulative effect of the G20 Summit has been that of success in showcasing the strength of the country to the world. I am not concerned with the praise in editorials. For me, the real happiness lies in the fact that my country is now

PM Modi to engage with academic leaders at 'G20 University Connect'

PM Modi will engage in discussions and dialogues with these academic leaders, underlining the importance of higher education in India's growth and development

Fantastic job done on G20: Mexico Foreign Minister congratulates India

She also congratulated India on its successful lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 and stated that it is a great advancement

PM invites students, young professionals to G-20 University Connect Finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited people, especially university students and young professionals keen to pursue further education, to the G-20 University Connect Finale to take place at Bharat Mandapam on September 26. Bharat Mandapam had recently hosted the G20 Summit. Writing on LinkedIn, he said over the last one year, the G-20 University Connect programme brought together India's youth as the initiative, spanning the entire year, proved to be incredibly fulfilling, yielding highly satisfying outcomes. It showcased to the world how our youth have emerged as vibrant cultural envoys, who have cemented enduring connections with the G20 fraternity, he said. "It has also enabled the youth to know more about India's G20 Presidency, the themes we have worked on during our Presidency, igniting a spirit of collectiveness towards our planet and to prepare our youth to be active makers of a Viksit Bharat by 2047," the prime minister said. The G-20 University Connect initiative

G20 declaration should spur govt to give big push to MSMEs: Experts

The declaration of G20 nations under India's presidency should spur the government to give a big push to the MSME sector by simplifying the regulatory process and enhancing their access to affordable capital, say experts. The commitments made in the G20's New Delhi declaration with regard to the MSMEs ought to be followed by the member nations as the sector has the potential to generate employment and promote sustained growth. The New Delhi Declaration adopted early this month said the G20 recognise that startups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are natural engines of growth. They are key to socio-economic transformation by driving innovation and creating employment. "We welcome the establishment of the Start-up 20 Engagement Group during India's G20 Presidency and its continuation," it said. Chairman of CII Delhi State Council and MD and CEO of Samtel Avionics Limited Puneet Kaura said the MSME is considered important the world over and the G20 declaration has once

G20 Presidency was challenging as it confronted East-West polarisation: EAM

India's G20 Presidency was challenging as it came amid a very sharp" East-West polarisation and very deep North-South divide, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. The remarks by Jaishankar came at a special India-UN for Global South: Delivering for Development' side event he hosted here on Saturday on the margins of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. "We meet just a few weeks after the New Delhi G20 Summit, a summit which took place on the theme of One Earth, One Family, One Future'. Now, it was a challenging summit. It was actually a challenging presidency, he said The event saw participation from dignitaries at the UN as well as Foreign Ministers from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Small Island States. It was challenging because we were confronting a very sharp East-West polarisation as well as a very deep North-South divide. But we were very determined as the presidency of the G20 to make sure that this organisation on which the world ..

India to be partner, collaborator in addressing development challenges: EAM

He emphasised that geopolitical calculations and geopolitical contests today are affecting the basic requirements of many nations, including their affordable access to food, fertilizers and energy

G20 presidency provided chance to showcase development undertaken: Goyal

He also underlined the Government's commitment to improving the ease of doing business in India, making it easier to start and run businesses

IBSA countries laud G20 summit in India, extend support to Brazil

The IBSA ministers reaffirmed G20's role as the premier forum for international economic cooperation

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