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G20 Summit 2023 highlights: US President Joe Biden arrived in India for the G20 summit.
G20 Summit 2023 highlights: New Delhi is gearing up to host the 18th G20 Summit from tomorrow, which will witness the presence of over 25 world leaders and their accompanying delegates. US President Joe Biden arrived in India to participate in this landmark event, joined by key figures on Air Force One, including US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff Jen O'Malley Dillon, and Director of Oval Office operations Annie Tomasini....Read More
The summit boasts an impressive list of attendees, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, all of whom have confirmed their participation.
On September 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pass the G20 Presidency baton to Brazilian President Lula, officially ushering in Brazil's term as the G20 Presidency, set to commence on December 1.
Spain President tests positive for Covid; country to be representated by Vice President, External Affairs Minister
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday ahead of his scheduled visit to India for the G-20 Summit. The country will be representated by Spain's Vice President, Foriegn Affairs and EU Minister and Economic Affairs Minister.
Sharing the news, Sánchez tweeted, “This afternoon I have tested positive for COVID and will not be able to travel to New Delhi for the G20 Summit. I feel fine. Spain will be magnificently represented by the First Vice President and Minister of Economic Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation.”
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE | ‘Every time we engage, we get better’: Joe Biden as he leaves for India
US President Joe Biden tweeted, “I’m headed to the G20 – the premier forum for international economic cooperation – focused on making progress on Americans' priorities, delivering for developing nations, and showing our commitment to the G20 as a forum that can deliver. Every time we engage, we get better.”
Watch: Hotel Taj Palace in Delhi illuminates in Tricolour ahead of G20 Summit
As the national capital is gearing up for the G20 Summit this weekend, the Hotel Taj Palace in Delhi's Chanakyapuri was illuminated in the colours of Tricolour on Thursday evening. In an 11-second video posted by the news agency ANI, the hotel can be seen lit up with the Indian flag's colours.
The Taj Hotel was initially booked for Chinese President Xi Jinping, however, it has now been allocated to China's State Council Premier, Li Qiang, who will instead attend the G20 Summit.
Biden to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi today
United States President Joe Biden will be holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, soon after he arrives in the national capital.
G20 Summit 2023: Police continue security checks in wake of the event | Watch
G20 Summit 2023 Live Updates: See full list of ministers assigned to receive world leaders
A list of Union ministers tasked with welcoming world leaders attending the summit was released on Thursday, according to sources cited by news agency ANI. Almost 40 world leaders, including those from international organisations, are expected to participate in the event.
During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided guidance to his ministers regarding the conduct expected during the G20 Summit, as it is a high-level event hosted by the country and will involve top leaders from around the world, including US President Joe Biden. He urged them to remain in the national capital throughout the summit and to fulfill any assigned duties to ensure the visiting dignitaries are not inconvenienced.
Ministers were also encouraged to use a ‘shuttle service’ instead of their official vehicles to reach the primary venue, the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, or the Bharat Mandapam located at Pragati Maidan in central Delhi, as well as other meeting venues.
