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G20 Summit Day 2 live updates: "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam", echoes Macron

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G20 Summit Day 2 live updates: "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam", echoes Macron

CHENNAI: Following the successful day 1 of the 18th G20 Summit that witnessed the induction of African Union into the bloc; comprehensive rail and shipping connectivity between US, India, Saudi Arabia and Gulf and Arab states and European Union; Delhi Declaration was adopted by the nations in order to uphold territorial integrity, sovereignty with adherence to the international law, the declaration was agreed by China and Russia as well; Indian PM Modi announced Global Biofuel Alliance as a measure for the usage of cleaner fuels.

The second and the final day of the Summit will begin with a tree planting ceremony at the venue, subsequently the third session will commence at 10:30 AM. At 1 PM Russian Foreign Minister will hold a press conference and at 2 Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet the press. The closing press conference would be held by Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida would hold a presser at 3 PM.

Earlier, the world leaders laid wreath at Rajghat at the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi, paying respect to the Indian independence movement leader. Also, UK PM Rishi Sunak visited the Akshardham Temple with his family on Sunday morning.

Rishi with wife Akshata at the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi

British High Commission in India: United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces record climate aid commitment as G20 in India concludes. The UK will provide $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund which is the biggest single funding commitment the UK has made to help the world tackle climate change. The UK will contribute £1.62 billion ($2 billion) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which was established by 194 countries following the Copenhagen Accord at COP15. At the G20 Summit, UK PM Rishi Sunak has called on leaders to work together ahead of the COP28 Summit this December to both reduce their countries’ own carbon emissions and support vulnerable economies to deal with the consequences of climate change.

Chief coordinator for India's G20 Presidency, Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that the Delhi Declaration being adopted by nations despite polarisation is nothing short of the word 'extraordinary'.

PM Narendra Modi calls Mahatma Gandhi - the beacon of peace, service, compassion and non-violence at Rajghat paying homage to the leader.

Productive discussions at the G20 Summit for a better planet, says PM Modi.

US President Joe Biden has left for Vietnam from New Delhi on Sunday morning, following the conclusion of the G20 Summit at the national capital.

President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and other leaders at the Gala Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on 9th September.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President of Brazil Luiz Inacio hand over a sapling to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Session 3 of the G20 Summit.

Chief Co-ordinator of India's G 20 presidency Harsh Vardhan Shringla says, "It was momentous because, in a normal multilateral process, you have to go to the end of any Summit to attain a consensus on an outcome document...The fact that we have come up with the consensus document with the support of our G20 partners on the first day of our presidency, is a tremendously positive news..."

Chief Co-ordinator of India's G 20 presidency Harsh Vardhan Shringla says, "We have ensured that the PM's vision of an outcome-oriented presidency would be held and it has been seen in every aspect of the way we have conducted the Summit. We have achieved the objectives of the Global South. We have addressed the requirements and the concerns of the Global South... We are very happy that PM Modi announced the advent of the African Union as the permanent member of the G20 under our presidency..."

Chief Co-ordinator of India's G 20 presidency Harsh Vardhan Shringla

"We conveyed to them that we will be there to welcome you (UK PM and his wife) at whatever time you choose (to visit Akshardham Temple). They came in ordinary dress, nothing to show that they are PM and PM's wife," says Jyotindra Dave, Director of Delhi's Akshardham Temple, on UK PM Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty's visit to the Akshardham temple earlier today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a working lunch meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron today. PM will hold a pull-aside meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and will later do bilateral meetings with Comoros, Turkey, UAE, South Korea, EU/EC, Brazil and Nigeria: Sources

At the gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, India showcased its diverse musical heritage to the world. It witnessed the usage of traditional music from all across the country. The key highlight was ‘Gandharva Atodyam’. It is a unique musical medley featuring an exquisite symphony of musical instruments from across Bharat, showcasing Hindustani, Carnatic, Folk and Contemporary music with an ensemble of classical instruments.

Statement by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Session III of the G20, 'One Future': One thing seems clear - the future will be digital. Today I want to focus on AI & digital infrastructure. As it has been described, AI has risks but also offers tremendous opportunities. The crucial question is how to harness a rapidly changing technology. It is telling that even the makers and inventors of AI are calling on political leaders to regulate.

Statement by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Session III of the G20, 'One Future': What the world does now will shape our future. I believe that Europe – and its partners - should develop a new global framework for AI risks. It should protect us against systemic societal risks and foster investments in safe and responsible AI systems, at the same time. At global level we eventually need to reach the broader community of the United Nations.

Statement by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Session III of the G20, 'One Future': We would need a similar body to the IPCC for climate, and here we need additional outreach to the scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators. They need to provide knowledge on the risks posed by AI – as well as the potential benefits for humanity.

Statement by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Session III of the G20, 'One Future': Second, on Digital Public Infrastructures. They can be a real booster to emerging economies. India has achieved remarkable success in rolling out its Digital Public Infrastructures. We heard the Prime Minister, and we very much support his initiative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over the gavel of G 20 presidency to the President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says, "...We are living in a world where wealth is more concentrated in which millions of human beings still go hungry, where sustainable development is always threatened, in which government institutions still reflect the reality of middle of the last century. We will only be able to face all these problems if we address the issue of inequality - inequality of income, of access to healthcare, education, food, gender and race and also of representation is at the origin of these anomalies."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...As you all know India has the responsibility of G20 presidency till November 2023. In these two days, all of you gave a lot of suggestions and placed proposals. It is our duty that the suggestions we have received be reviewed once again so as to see how their progress can be sped up. I propose that at the end of November, we hold a virtual session of G 20. We can review the topics decided in this Summit, in that virtual session...I hope you all will connect in the virtual session...With this, I declare the conclusion of G 20 Summit..."

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says, "Brazilian presidency of the G 20 has three priorities - First, social inclusion and fight against hunger. Second, energy transition and sustainable development in its three aspects...Third, the reform of global governance institutions. All these priorities are part of the Brazilian presidency motto which says 'Building a fair world and a sustainable planet'. Two task forces will be created - Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty & the Global Mobilisation against Climate Change."

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says, "Brazilian presidency of the G 20 has three priorities - First, social inclusion and fight against hunger. Second, energy transition and sustainable development in its three aspects...Third, the reform of global governance institutions. All these priorities are part of the Brazilian presidency motto which says 'Building a fair world and a sustainable planet'. Two task forces will be created - Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty & the Global Mobilisation against Climate Change."

President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says, "...The technical groups and the preparatory ministerial meetings will be hosted in several cities in all five regions of our country...I will be very much honoured to welcome you all to Rio de Janeiro Summit in November 2024..."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says "...The West also had long ago promised even 100 billion US dollars per year to prepare economists to counter the negative consequences of climate change, but nothing on that has been done. The declaration also mentions the tasks that need to be done in accordance with the long-standing promises in order to ensure a balance of interest in the global economy..."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says "It is a long way to go but this Summit has been a milestone... I would also like to mention the active role of the Indian presidency that has genuinely consolidated the G20 countries from the Global South for the first time in history. Our BRICS partners- Brazil, India, China, South Africa have been particularly active and thanks to these consolidated positions taken by the Global South countries to uphold and protect their legitimate interests..."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says, "...The Kyiv regime destroyed the territorial integrity of its country with its own hand...I believe that some of our Western colleagues understand it too but you know very well that they are placing their bets on Russia's strategic defeat..."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says "...As soon as we start talking about Ukraine, the West is unable to maintain an intelligent discussion, all it can do is demand that Russia stop its aggression and restore Ukraine's territorial integrity, but the UN charter also mentioned the principle of equality..."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says "...I think that a healthy solution has been found in the declaration regarding the need to strive for a clear and equitable balance of interest. It is one of the decent purposes and we are already on track. In our turn, we will continue strengthening these positive trends including during Brazil's presidency next year and in 2025 during South Africa's presidency. While closing today's session, PM Modi said that he would convene another G20 Summit via video conferencing in late November. It will be another opportunity for us to review the implementation of the agreements that we have reached today..."

Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the G20 Summit, showcases a unique international project - ‘Culture Corridor - G20 Digital Museum’. The culture corridor represents and celebrates the shared heritage of G20 members and invitee countries. It incorporates iconic and notable cultural objects and heritage of the G20 members and 9 invitee countries.

This project is based on India’s G20 theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and the Culture Working Group’s (CWG) hallmark campaign ‘Culture Unites All’. This corridor was unveiled on 9 September 2023.

Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the G20 Summit, showcases a unique international project - ‘Culture Corridor - G20 Digital Museum’. The culture corridor represents and celebrates the shared heritage of G20 members and invitee countries.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says, "Over the course of the past five days, I attended ASEAN-related summits in Jakarta and the G 20 New Delhi Summit. First and foremost, I extend my deep respect and appreciation to President Joko of Indonesia and Prime Minister Modi of India for exercising outstanding leadership as chairs of the Summits and to the members of both governments..."

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says "Under the leadership of India as this year's chair, we were able to agree on the G20 Leaders' declaration which is a truly meaningful achievement. Japan has been engaged in the negotiations with the intent to pass on the outcome of the G7 to the G20 and we were able to hand over to the G20 points that were confirmed at the Hiroshima Summit. I look forward to working with other leaders to follow up on the outcomes delivered by the G7 and G20..."

Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance says, "Consensus was built on how to strengthen multilateral developmental banks, their effectiveness, better bigger and more effective banks so that their development impact can be maximised. Second is how we can get help from technology and how crypto technology can be beneficial, what are its policy risks and what should be the regulations around it, consensus could not be reached but there was a strong endorsement from the leaders..."

Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance says, "For the next three years, India has been given the responsibility to co-chair the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion organisation..."

Ajay Seth

On consensus over New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says, "When they agreed to that, perhaps it was the voice of their conscience. Speaking frankly, we didn't expect that...Let me underline that we cannot isolate that paragraph (on Ukraine and Russia) from the rest of the work on the declaration. The main content of the declaration this year is all about the awakening of the Global South and the consolidation of the Global South that is truly willing for the G20 to work for its main goals..."

French President Emmanuel Macron says, "I thank PM Modi. Faithful to its principles India did its utmost for the G-20 presidency to serve unity and peace and send across the message of unity while Russia is still waging its aggression on Ukraine..."

French President Emmanuel Macron says, "We support a deep reform of global governance. Security Council but as well the World Bank and the IMF, they have to reflect today's reality in terms of demography and economy as well. And then we want to increase the available tools. That's why we want to replenish the World Bank and France is supporting that so that the emerging countries have a greater role to play..."

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says, "Today as the world faces compound crisis collaboration at the G 20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation is becoming increasingly important. Russia's aggression on Ukraine is shaking the very foundation of cooperation at the G 20. It could shake the basis of cooperation at the G 20, further it is causing an enormous impact to the world economy..."

On a question by ANI if he thinks there can be the beginning of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says, "...Everyone wants peace...About 18 months ago we agreed to sign a treaty about settling this conflict. We even initialled these documents. After that, the Anglo-Saxons ordered Zelenskyy not to sign it because they thought they would be able to reap some confessions from us...President Putin has recently said that we do not mind negotiations however any such negotiations need to consider the realities on the ground and take into account the reasons that have been accumulating for decades upon decades due to NATO's aggressive policy...Right now the Ukrainian officials are threatening to physically destroy Russians..."

A very productive lunch meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron . We discussed a series of topics and look forward to ensuring India-France relations scale new heights of progress.

French President Emmanuel Macron says, "...Next the IMF, we expect some greater commitments by the emerging countries when it comes to restructuring the debt of African countries. We stand ready to do more. And we said it today. So it is the very same agenda, greater financing, mobilization around the world. France upgraded its commitments and we reached 0.5% of our GDP allocated to development projects. And we also want the same to happen at the international level. And this is the reason why we're committed to the replenishment of IFAD- The International Fund for Agricultural Development. And the meeting will be taking place in December. And I would like to thank President Alvaro Lario of IFAD for being with us today..."

Delhi: On consensus over the G20 declaration, Director General International Labour Organization Gilbert F Houngbo says, "... I want to congratulate the Indian presidency for this declaration. It is not easy to negotiate but I was glad that there was a consensus that fast which is a positive development...Not only one planet, one family one future but also we are looking at a future where we are driving the whole economy, whole life toward much more use of technology and artificial intelligence is important to make sure that while we are in that drive, it is really human centred... It will be beneficial not only to India but to the whole world...The G 20 started after the 2008 financial crisis, not only for India but for the whole world... G 20 is 80 per cent of the world GDP..."

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the G20 Summit, in Delhi.

Father Nicholas Dias, Secretary of the Liturgy Commission, Delhi Archdiocese conducted a private Church service for US President Joe Biden during his visit to the national capital for the G 20 Summit.

He says, "This was a great moment for me that I was chosen to pray with the (US) President, pray for him and pray for our countries too...My experience was that he was a devout Catholic. He follows Pope Francis very closely, his teachings and tries to see how he can implement them in his official position. His faith was an experience for me and my faith. He came across as very humble...The President was grateful to me...He gave me memorabilia given only to selected people, I reckon..."

US President Joe Biden gifted memorabilia to Father Nicholas Dias after the service was over. Father Dias says, "... I both the sides and it had the number 261, which I know before me only 260 people had received such an honour."

President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, "...We believe that any initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail. Its success is a very little possibility. We believe that any step that may escalate the tensions in the Black Sea should be avoided... In order to support the global food security, food supply security, we are going to bring together the Food Supply Security Study Group, both Russia, Ukraine, as well as the United Nations, and with our stakeholders coming from the international community, we are going to have continuous talks..."

PM Narendra Modi met President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Delhi.

President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, "....India is our greatest trade partner in South Asia. And we have great potential to enjoy primarily in the field of economy and many others..."

On Khalistan extremism and "foreign interference", Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, "Both the issues came up. Over the years, with PM Modi, we have had many conversations on both of those issues... Canada will always defend freedom of expression, freedom of conscience, and freedom of peaceful protest and it is extremely important to us.. at the same time we are always there to prevent violence and to push back against hatred. I think on the issue of the community, it is important to remember that the actions of the few do not represent the entire community or Canada. The flip side of it, we also highlighted the importance of respecting the rule of law and we did talk about foreign interference..."

On Khalistan extremism and "foreign interference", Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, "Both the issues came up. Over the years, with PM Modi, we have had many conversations on both of those issues... Canada will always defend freedom of expression, freedom of conscience, and freedom of peaceful protest and it is extremely important to us.. at the same time we are always there to prevent violence and to push back against hatred. I think on the issue of the community, it is important to remember that the actions of the few do not represent the entire community or Canada. The flip side of it, we also highlighted the importance of respecting the rule of law and we did talk about foreign interference..."

On the Economic Corridor, President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, "Regarding the corridor, as far as our work regarding the corridor is concerned, first of all, the Gulf countries are included in it. Iraq is also part of it. And opening up a corridor through Turkey would mean the following taking up the Gulf and opening it up all the way into Europe and tying it all the way into Europe. Now, regarding such a corridor, particularly United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Turkey are acting sensitively and in a fast manner. We hope to be able to implement this project. We're working on it, and as we speak, our ministers of foreign relations and ministers of transportation work together. And we will try and work to be able to implement this in the coming couple of months..."

On India-Canada relations and his relation with PM Modi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, "We recognise that India is an extraordinarily important economy in the world and an important partner to Canada on everything from fighting climate change to creating growth and prosperity for the citizens. There is always a lot of work to do and we will continue to do it."

Congratulations to Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world. It has brought in a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian. Sir, under your leadership, we will prosper not in isolation but in Oneness. One Earth, One Family, One Future…

Delhi: On India-Canada relations and his relation with PM Modi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, "We recognise that India is an extraordinarily important economy in the world and an important partner to Canada on everything from fighting climate change to creating growth and prosperity for the citizens. There is always a lot of work to do and we will continue to do it."


PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani. Their talks focused on advancing India-Comoros ties in sectors like trade, investments and maritime cooperation. The PM also congratulated him on African Union becoming a permanent member of the G20: PMO

When asked about India's inclusion in the permanent seat for UNSC, President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, "A country like India being there on the UN Security Council, we would be proud. But as you now, the world is bigger than larger than five. And when we say the world is larger than five, what we mean is that it's not only about the US, UK, France, China and Russia...What we say is all of them, we should only have permanent members. And it should work on a rotational system, because right now, you have all these members, 195 countries, who are all members of the UN. So we should have a rotational mechanism where potentially each and every member, every one of those 195 countries can potentially become a member. That's what we propose..."

"To my great satisfaction, the admission was approved at the opening of the summit. PM Modi and members of the G 20 endorsed the accession of the African Union to this major economic decision-making body...", says President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani

India-France Joint Statement: PM Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders’ Summit at New Delhi on September 10, 2023. The two leaders discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in July, 2023 in Paris. They also exchanged views on important international and regional developments.

PM Narendra Modi met Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit, in Delhi

Very good meeting with @Bundeskanzler @OlafScholz in Delhi. Thanked him for enriching the G20 Summit with his views. Also discussed how India and Germany can continue working together in clean energy, innovation and work towards a better planet.

वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्

The world is one family.

Le monde est une seule famille.

President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani says, " India is the 5th superpower in the world so there is enough room for India in Africa. We also know that India is so powerful that it went to space. So we just need to coordinate...India is superpower in terms of inhabitance, India is ahead of China now"

After the announcement of the African Union's permanent membership in the G 20, President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani says, "I was about to cry. It was a great emotion for me. Because actually, we thought that there was going to be a debate and then a decision would be taken but at the very beginning of the Summit it was announced that we were a member..."

The deliberations with @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol were extensive. Reviewing the complete spectrum of bilateral relations, we agreed to further boost commercial and cultural ties between India and the Republic of Korea.

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