New Delhi | The marquee G20 summit of heads of state will conclude Sunday, a day after India achieved a tremendous diplomatic feat by bringing countries together to unanimously agree on a declaration – in spite of Russia-Ukraine.
Other significant takeaways from Day 1 was the addition of the 55-member African Union to the grouping, and the announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
Sunday began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming world leaders at Rajghat as they arrived to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
The third session of the summit at venue Bharat Mandapam in the capital’s Pragati Maidan has been called “One Future” where leaders will discuss climate change among other things.
The summit will conclude with the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders Declaration.
Here are the live updates:
10:50 AM: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy made a dash for the Akshardham Temple before Day 2 began at the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi.
#WATCH | G 20 in India | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy at Delhi's Akshardham temple.
(Source: UK Pool via Reuters) pic.twitter.com/JBUdZHoYoU
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
10:45 AM: Gandhi’s “timeless ideals guide our collective vision,” tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi after world leaders pay tribute at Rajghat.
At the iconic Rajghat, the G20 family paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi – the beacon of peace, service, compassion and non-violence.
As diverse nations converge, Gandhi Ji’s timeless ideals guide our collective vision for a harmonious, inclusive and prosperous global future. pic.twitter.com/QEkMsaYN5g
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023
10:28 AM: Netherlands Deputy PM Sigrid Kaag appreciates the consensus arrived for the summit’s final declaration.
VIDEO | "It is good that there is consensus," says Netherlands Deputy PM Sigrid Kaag on New Delhi Declaration, adopted at G20 Summit on Saturday.#G20Declaration #NewDelhiDeclaration pic.twitter.com/296CWvc1Kt
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 10, 2023
10:26 AM: Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath lauds Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s efforts in achieving significant progress in multi development banks reforms
Thanks to the great efforts of Minister @nsitharaman during India's G20 presidency the world has a unified perspective on dealing with crypto assets, significant progress was made on MDB reforms & on debt issues through India's joint leadership of the Sovereign Debt Roundtable. pic.twitter.com/a7KMTggahS
— Gita Gopinath (@GitaGopinath) September 10, 2023
10:15 AM: UK announces its biggest contribution ever to fight climate change. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund — established by 194 countries following the Copenhagen Accord at COP15.
G 20 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… pic.twitter.com/ZaZsBikOzs
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
9.39 AM: After personally receiving world leaders at the Rajghat memorial, Prime Minister Modi led them in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
#WATCH | G 20 in India: Heads of state and government and Heads of international organizations pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath at Delhi's Rajghat. pic.twitter.com/v4VhHsdxsD
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
9:30 AM: US President Joe Biden has a tete-a-tete with Prime Minister Modi at Rajghat.
VIDEO | US President Joe Biden was welcomed by PM Modi at Rajghat, New Delhi earlier today.#G20India2023 #G20SummitDelhi pic.twitter.com/sobYA1D3tA
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 10, 2023
09:20 AM: G20 leaders arrive at Rajghat in Delhi to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
VIDEO | African Union chairperson Azali Assoumani arrives at Rajghat, New Delhi.#G20India2023 #G20SummitDelhi pic.twitter.com/hnXzknzaZv
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 10, 2023
VIDEO | UK PM Rishi Sunak welcomed by PM Modi at Rajghat as the former arrives to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi. #G20India2023 #G20SummitDelhi pic.twitter.com/VXrVSRreGd
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 10, 2023
09:05 AM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with his Japanese, British and Italian counterparts Saturday, on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit in Delhi. The leaders discussed a variety of topics, including connectivity, trade and defence, as well as the Global Biofuels Alliance and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Read Dishha Bagchi’s report.
Scholarships to emerging tech — what Modi discussed with Japan, Italy & UK PMs at bilateral meets@DishhaBagchi reports #ThePrintForeignAffairshttps://t.co/Q3l8gozVFB
— ThePrintIndia (@ThePrintIndia) September 9, 2023
08:48 AM: The Rajghat is decked up with flowers as G20 leaders arrive at the venue to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
G 20 in India | Visuals from Rajghat where G 20 leaders & other Heads of international organizations will pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath. pic.twitter.com/LOBRSoWNiO
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
08:25 AM: G20 leaders arrive at Rajghat in Delhi to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath.
#WATCH | G 20 in India | Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives at Delhi's Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath. pic.twitter.com/RmPgDManH4
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
#WATCH | G 20 in India: UN Secretary-General António Guterres, World Bank President Ajay Banga, DG World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom arrive at Delhi's Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath. pic.twitter.com/4todkNKQ5f
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
08:15 AM: G20 leaders include African Union as a permanent member under India’s presidency. “Indeed, the inclusion of the African Union in the G20 is a significant stride towards a more inclusive global dialogue,” tweeted PM Modi. This is expected to increase increase the voice and influence of Africa on the global stage.
G 20 in India | "Indeed, the inclusion of the African Union in the G20 is a significant stride towards a more inclusive global dialogue. We look forward to collaborative efforts that benefit not only our respective continents but also the entire world," tweeted PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/Wn2xxtLFe0
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
7:50 AM: UK Prime Minister leaves to offer prayers at the Akshardham Temple in Delhi.
#WATCH | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves from Delhi's Akshardham temple after offering prayers. pic.twitter.com/CedtgZAabQ
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
7:45 AM : “One Earth. One Family. One Family.” US President Joe Biden tweets on the focus point of the G20 Summit.
"One Earth. One Family. One Family. That’s the focus of this G20 Summit: building resilient infrastructure, making quality infrastructure investments, and creating a better future that represents greater opportunity, dignity, and prosperity for everyone," posts @POTUS.… pic.twitter.com/Bc6pezwp3O