The G20 or Group of Twenty is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU). The forum is used to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.
The G20, which was formed in June 1999, consists of the world's largest economies. The G20 Summit is held once every year and usually sees the participation of each member's head of government or state, finance minister, and foreign minister, among other high-ranking officials.
The first G20 summit was held in Berlin. Canadian finance minister Paul Martin was chosen as the first chairman and German finance minister Hans Eichel hosted the inaugural meeting.
The 20 members of G20 are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and said they achieved an impressive feat with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the G20 Summit.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's flight faced a technical snag while trying to depart from Delhi after the G20 Summit.
President Joe Biden stated that Beijing's economic crisis would not lead it to invade Taiwan, after he held what he called his most significant discussions with the Chinese leadership in several months.
The central government took note of TMC's Saket Gokhale's allegations that the G20 venue was flooded following heavy rainfall in Delhi on Sunday.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury objected to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attending the G20 gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on September 10.
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Russian invasion of Ukraine is "shaking" the very foundation of cooperation at the G20 Leaders' Summit.
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar disapproved of world leaders at the G20 Summit being served meals on bespoke silverware and gold-plated utensils.
US President Joe Biden said he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in Delhi, the highest level meeting between the two countries in nearly 10 months.
Russia and the Western powers have claimed vindication of each other's respective positions on the Ukraine crisis at the G20 Summit a day after the grouping under India's presidency unveiled a declaration with consensus that avoided condemning Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Prashant Kishor has said that Nitish Kumar's participation in the G20 dinner was a pressure tactic to send a message to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the BJP, that if it does not pay attention to him, then he can join the Opposition bloc INDIA.
Joe Biden, who arrived in New Delhi on his first visit to India as the US President, held wide-ranging talks with PM Modi. He also spoke about the “significant business” he had done in India during the G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about his concerns over "extremist elements" in Canada during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern about "anti-India activities" during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
At a press briefing on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for India to have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making India an emerging economic power and for achieving a consensus declaration at the G20 Summit.
Shah Rukh Khan congratulated PM Narendra Modi on the success of G20 Summit. He wrote, "It has brought in a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian (sic)."
World leaders, at the G20 Summit, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "decisive leadership". Several leaders also praised the prime minister for "championing the voice of the Global South".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the gavel of the G20 presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after concluding the two-day long Summit in Delhi.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a 'historic G20 Summit' as he left for the UK after the two-day conference in Delhi.
The transition from Bali to New Delhi mirrors G20's shifting focus. While both emphasised on collective accountability and unity, New Delhi veered towards environmental quandaries, whereas Bali highlighted immediate challenges like Covid-19 and geopolitical disturbances.
Spouses of several world leaders attended the G20 dinner hosted by the Indian President Droupadi Murmu, wearing traditional Indian attire. The UK's first lady, Akshata Murthy wore a vibrant, multi-coloured gown. First lady of Japan Yuko Kishida wore a green and pink saree with a Chinese golden border. Mauritiun Prime Minister's wife, Kobita Ramdanee, wore an off-white saree, while the World Bank President's wife, Ritu Banga, chose a pastel coloured saree with a golden border.
When asked about changing the name from 'G20' to 'G21' after the inclusion of African Union (AU) to G20, Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that this a 'decision for another day.' The African Union became a permanent member of the G20 on Saturday, following a proposal put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that was welcomed by all member countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening arrived at the media centre in Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit. After holding a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders following the conclusion of the summit, PM Modi came to the media centre and greeted those present there. He waved at journalists, both from India and abroad, as camerapersons vied to click him.
These are the visuals of Bharat Mandapam from Day two of the G20 Summit held in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the media at the media centre here.
Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world.
On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Khalistani extremism and "foreign interference" during their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi. Trudeau's remarks come against an increase in Khalistani activities in Canada and the country's soft approach towards the extremist elements.
President of Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of IMF and other leaders and delegates reached Delhi's Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath. The leaders are in Delhi to attend G20 summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak were seen strolling at Delhi's Rajghat after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on Sunday. G20 leaders paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Leaders are in Delhi to attend G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other Heads of state and government and Heads of international organizations paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and laid a wreath at Delhi's Rajghat. The leaders are in Delhi to attend the two-day G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led G20 leaders to Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat in Delhi on Sunday. World leaders have gathered in Delhi to attend two-day G20 Summit. PM Narendra Modi welcomed the leaders at Rajghat with a gift of Khaadi and explained about Sabarmati Ashram as they posed for a picture with the Ashram picture behind them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a virtual session of the G20 Summit in November and two-and-a-half months are left with India for the G20 presidency to be over. “I declare the end of G20 summit. Hoping the roadmap of One Earth, One Family and One Future be joyful. Thank you,” PM Modi said.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi by symbolically passing the presidency's gavel to Brazil. During the closing ceremony, he congratulated Brazil's President Lula da Silva and officially transferred the leadership of the bloc.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a record climate aid commitment as the G20 Summit in India nears its commencement, said the British High Commission in India on Sunday. The UK will provide USD 2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) which is the biggest single funding commitment the UK has made to help the world tackle climate change, which was established by 194 countries following the Copenhagen Accord at COP15.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a glimpse of "productive discussions at G20 Summit".
US President Joe Biden departed from Delhi for Vietnam today at 10.45 am after concluding his G20 Summit visit in New Delhi.
United Kingdom Rishi Sunak, who is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit, visited the Akshardham temple on Sunday morning. Photographs of his visit have been released, depicting the Prime Minister in a moment of prayer.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, representing the G20 presidencies of last year and the next year, handed over a sapling each to current chair Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. The symbolic ceremony took place at the start of the third session, 'One Future', of the G20 Summit. First Widodo handed over the sapling to Modi and then Lula da Silva presented the sapling to the prime minister, amidst applause from other leaders. The G20 leaders summit will draw to a close this afternoon with India handing over the G20 presidency to Brazil.
United Kingdom Rishi Sunak, who is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit, visited the Akshardham temple on Sunday morning. Police officials said security has been tightened in and around the temple.
Pan Africa Senior Advocacy Advisor Joab Okanda said that the permanent inclusion of the African Union (AU) into the G20 is a big victory for the continent's democracy. The African Union became a permanent member of the G20 on Saturday, following a proposal put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that was welcomed by all member countries.
India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, along with a few panellists discussed why today was potentially an important day for the G20 as an organisation.
