G20 Summit

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not plan to attend the G20 summit in South Africa in November, rehashing debunked claims of white citizens being systematically persecuted and killed in the country.

Can Trump turn the G20 clock back?

The US plan to narrow the focus of G20 to just financial matters could be difficult to achieve, as global focus is on sustainable development

G20 Summit: Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart for 1st time since border pact, reviews LAC progress

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi reviewed progress in the disengagement of troops in D..

PM Modi interacts with world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit

The Prime Minister was warmly received by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

G20 summit: PM Narendra Modi interacts with US President Joe Biden

This brief encounter may become their last one-on-one interaction before Biden hands over the US presidency to Republican leader Donald Trump next month

Biden visits Amazon rainforest during visit to Brazil ahead of G20 summit | N18G

On November 17, 2024, President Joe Biden made history as the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest. His trip to Manaus, Brazil, highlighted the importance of preserving the rainforest to combat climate change, as its trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide. Biden met with local leaders, including Indigenous groups, working to protect the region and toured areas affected by severe drought. During his visit, Biden reiterated the U.S. commitment to clean energy and environmental policies, emphasizing that balancing the environment and economy is achievable. He also warned that President-elect Donald Trump’s climate policies could undo his administration’s progress. Biden announced a $50 million contribution to the Amazon Fund, bringing the U.S. commitment to $100 million. He also signed a proclamation designating November 17 as International Conservation Day, underscoring his dedication to global environmental efforts.

G20 talks in Rio reach breakthrough on climate finance, sources say

Heads of state arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday for the G20 summit and will spend Monday and Tuesday addressing issues from poverty and hunger to the reform of global institutions. The talks must now also grapple with how to address escalating violence in Ukraine after a deadly Russian airstrike on Sunday.

G20 summit confronts a global order unsettled by Trump's return

Discussions of trade, climate change and international security will run up against sharp U.S. policy changes that Trump vows upon taking office in January, from tariffs to the promise of a negotiated solution to the war in Ukraine.

PM Narendra Modi to attend G20 summit in Brazil from November 18-19

On the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16-17. This will be the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years, according to the statement.

Delhi govt giving skills training to 1300 beggars identified before G20 Summit: Economic Survey

Finance minister Atishi presented the Economic Survey of the city in the Delhi Assembly on Friday.

India, UAE ink pacts on trade, investment, IMEC amid PM Modi's visit

For the India Middle East Economic Corridor, which was first announced during the G20 Summit last year, India and the UAE have formed an "Intergovernmental Framework Agreement".

Top MICE destinations in India for your next work meeting or conference

While India has been well-known for its medical and religious tourism, the success of the G20 Summit showcased India’s robust MICE infrastructure and cultural and natural heritage to the world. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing plans to make India a global tourism hub will act as a fillip.

Many leaders spoke on Israel-Hamas conflict at virtual G20 meeting: Jaishankar

Many leaders spoke on Israel-Hamas conflict at virtual G20 meeting: Jaishankar

Live: India hosts virtual G20 summit: Trudeau & Putin attend, Xi skips the meeting

India Hosts Virtual G20 Summit: Trudeau & Putin Attend, Xi Skips The Meeting

‘India’s net zero-by-2070 goal means that fossil fuel phase out will be inevitable’: Madhura Joshi

Energy transition expert Madhura Joshi explains why clean energy is essential for a stronger economy, sustainable development, better air, and a climate-safe future.

Putin did India a favour by skipping G20 Summit

If Putin had attended the New Delhi G20 Summit last month, the atmosphere would have been so vitiated that there would probably have been no consensus document at the end of the leaders’ gathering

Reformed multilateral development banks may offer fairer rescue deals to needy nations

Global institutions have so far failed miserably to meet the aspirations of developing countries

No support for terrorism, terror activities in India, says LS Speaker Birla

Birla was responding to questions on the bilateral meetings he had with Speakers of G20 nations during the Parliament 20 Summit that concluded here on October 14.

S Jaishankar says today's India able to bridge North-South divide, East-West polarisation; seen as solution provider

The minister, currently in New York to attend the 78th UN General Assembly session, during his video address at the University Connect Programme at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi -- the venue of this year's G20 Leaders' Summit -- said India's G20 presidency walked the talk on difficult issues and pushed for collective action.

Delhi govt asks departments to formulate plan to implement 63 action points of G20 declaration

Earlier this month, the planning department, in an order approved by Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, asked various departments to prepare their respective action plans and submit those by September-end.

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

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

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

FM meets G20 expert group on strengthening of Multilateral Development Banks

The IEG set up by G20 India Presidency has focused on strengthening MDBs and delivered Volume 1 of its report which was acknowledged by G20 leaders in New Delhi Leaders Declaration earlier this month.

G20 Summit success has given nation confidence to organise global events, says PM

Addressing those involved in organising of the summit at the event's venue, Bharat Mandapam, Modi also credited ground-level functionaries for the success.

PM Modi to interact with 'Team G20' on September 22

He will also address the gathering on the occasion and the interaction will be followed by dinner, it added.