President Biden was in Vietnam on Sunday to celebrate an improvement in Washington-Hanoi relations. The goal of the visit to Hanoi is to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with the Vietnamese, a symbolic but important status that the US has long wanted. Since taking office, Mr. Biden has worked to strengthen ties with a number of Southeast Asian countries due to their strategic importance as a line of defense against escalating Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

US President Biden in Vietnam after G20 Summit

President Biden was in Vietnam on Sunday to celebrate an improvement in Washington-Hanoi relations. The goal of the visit to Hanoi is to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with the Vietnamese, a symbolic but important status that the US has long wanted. Since taking office, Mr. Biden has worked to strengthen ties with a number of Southeast Asian countries due to their strategic importance as a line of defense against escalating Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific

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The tensions between China and the United States have taken yet another turn, the latest controversy has shaken the Biden Administration.

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US President Joe Biden departs India after taking part in the G20 Summit. Biden left for Vietnam after paying homage at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat.

G20 Summit 2023: US President Joe Biden departs from New Delhi

President Biden lauded India’s G20 Presidency for further demonstrating how the G20 as a forum is delivering important outcomes. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the G20 and expressed confidence that the outcomes of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi will advance the shared goals of accelerating sustainable development, bolstering multilateral cooperation, and building global consensus around inclusive economic policies to address our greatest common challenges, including fundamentally reshaping and scaling up multilateral development banks.

G20 Summit 2023: Modi-Biden reaffirmed the importance of the Quad

Now in diplomacy, it is widely believed that if you are not at the table then you are on the menu. That's the fate for China at this year's G20 Summit. Five days before the event, Xi Jinping announced that he would skip the Summit and it was not a surprise at all. Let's understand this better with this insight from Chinese Studies Professor from JNU, Dr Srikanth Kondapalli.

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Now in diplomacy, it is widely believed that if you are not at the table then you are on the menu. That's the fate for China at this year's G20 Summit. Five days before the event, Xi Jinping announced that he would skip the Summit and it was not a surprise at all. Let's understand this better.

G20 Summit 2023: The US had been hoping to meet Xi at the New Delhi Summit

China's moves have been called deliberate by many as five days before the G20 Summit, Xi Jinping announced that he was skipping the summit. Chinese Premiere Li Qiang was going to take over but there's more than what meets the eye. Watch this interview with China's Strategist, Andrew KP Leung.

G20 Summit 2023: Xi Jinping absent from the New Delhi Summit

The stage is set for the G20 Summit, as the grand Summit will begin shortly in India's National Capital, New Delhi. The world's most powerful leaders are expected to discuss key issues related to the world economy and climate as part of the two-day summit. While the summit is at play, the joint declaration has incurred a few blank spaces, watch this discussion with former Indian Diplomat, Bhaswati Mukherjee.

G20 Summit 2023: Blank space in draft joint declaration?

China's moves have been called deliberate by many as five days before the G20 Summit, Xi Jinping announced that he was skipping the summit. Chinese Premiere Li Qiang was going to take over but there's more than what meets the eye.

G20 Summit 2023: Xi Jinping's no-show at the New Delhi Summit

U.S. President Joe Biden departed the White House for the G20 summit in India. He will arrive at this weekend's Group of 20 meeting with an offer for the "Global South": whatever happens to China's economy, the United States can help fund your development.

US President Joe Biden departs for G20 summit in India | WION Originals

The union budget 2023-24 had an outlay of Rs. 990 crore for the G20 Summit. However, according to government records over Rs. 4100 crore was spent on Delhi's beautification. The money was spent on roads, security, footpaths and lighting, among several other things.

India has spent over Rs 4,100 crore on Delhi for G20 Summit | G20 Summit | WION Originals

India has lifted additional duties on approximately half a dozen American products, such as chickpeas, lentils and apples, which were levied in the year 2019 in response to the United States' decision to raise tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products.

The Indian Finance Ministry announced the removal of the duties on the products through a notification dated September 5. The products included chickpeas, lentils (Masur), apples, walnuts in shells and almonds fresh or dried, as well as almond shelled.

This move comes before United States President Joe Biden's arrival in India for the G20 Summit. The event on September 9-10 would be preceded by Biden's bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During the Indian prime minister's state visit to the United States in June, both countries agreed to call off six WTO (World Trade Organization) disputes and also eliminate the retaliatory tariffs on certain US products.

As part of the agreement, India will be doing away with additional duty on chickpeas (10 per cent), lentils (20 per cent), almonds fresh or dried (Rs 7 per kg), almonds shelled (Rs 20 per kg), walnuts (20 per cent), and apples fresh (20 per cent).

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-will-hope-to-keep-climate-change-the-prime-agenda-of-g20-summit-experts-633237">India will hope to keep climate change the prime agenda of G20 Summit: Experts &nbsp;</a>

In July, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha stated that the government has determined to withdraw retaliatory customs duties on the import of almonds (fresh or dried, in shell), walnuts, chickpeas, lentils, apples, medical diagnostic reagents, and boric acid.&nbsp;

The removal of retaliatory tariffs or cuts in import duty with the United States did not result in a loss to India, she had said.

The US is the largest trading partner of India. In 2022-23, the bilateral goods trade increased to USD 128.8 billion as against USD 119.5 billion in 2021-22.

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India has lifted additional duties on approximately half a dozen American products, such as chickpeas, lentils and apples, which were levied in the year 2019 in response to the United States' decision to raise tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products.

India has lifted additional duties on approximately half a dozen American products, such as chickpeas, lentils and apples, which were levied in the year 2019 in response to the United States' decision to raise tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products. The Indian Finance Ministry announced the removal of the duties on the products through a notification dated September 5. The products included chickpeas, lentils (Masur), apples, walnuts in shells and almonds fresh or dried, as well as almond shelled. This move comes before United States President Joe Biden's arrival in India for the G20 Summit. The event on September 9-10 would be preceded by Biden's bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the Indian prime minister's state visit to the United States in June, both countries agreed to call off six WTO (World Trade Organization) disputes and also eliminate the retaliatory tariffs on certain US products. As part of the agreement, India will be doing away with additional duty on chickpeas (10 per cent), lentils (20 per cent), almonds fresh or dried (Rs 7 per kg), almonds shelled (Rs 20 per kg), walnuts (20 per cent), and apples fresh (20 per cent). Also read: India will hope to keep climate change the prime agenda of G20 Summit: Experts In July, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha stated that the government has determined to withdraw retaliatory customs duties on the import of almonds (fresh or dried, in shell), walnuts, chickpeas, lentils, apples, medical diagnostic reagents, and boric acid. The removal of retaliatory tariffs or cuts in import duty with the United States did not result in a loss to India, she had said. The US is the largest trading partner of India. In 2022-23, the bilateral goods trade increased to USD 128.8 billion as against USD 119.5 billion in 2021-22. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India lifts additional duties on several US products ahead of Biden's arrival for G20 summit

US President Joe Biden will focus on reforming the World Bank and urging other multilateral development banks to boost lending for climate change and infrastructure projects during the G20 leaders' summit in India. But the deliberations of the world's 20 biggest economies have been hindered by differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine that have hardened since last year's Bali summit. But will Joe Biden insist on pushing for the Ukraine war to be added to the joint communique?

What Biden wants from G20 summit?

India steers the G20 agenda at a time when the world is recovering from COVID-19, facing Global economic instability, and tackling the challenges of the Russia-Ukraine war with food and energy insecurity taking centre stage. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also pushing for Africa Union G20 Membership. What to expect from the two-day summit?

Can India amplify the voice of the global south?

Delhi is all ready to host the world's biggest leaders for the G20 summit. Watch the video to know more.

G20 Summit 2023: US President Biden to attend G20 meet

Ahead of the G20 Summit and US President Joe Biden's visit to India, America's National Security Council coordinator for strategic Communications John Kirby has said that the US can't stop India from buying Russian oil.

US on India buying oil from Russia: India has the right to buy oil from anyone

The G20 Summit is in the Indian Capital of New Delhi. Global leaders will be arriving in New Delhi later this week. The American President Joe Biden will also be there so what is on his agenda for the summit? Let's find out.

G20 Summit 2023: US President to arrive in India on September 7

Just days ahead of US President Joe Biden's India trip for the G20 Summit, first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. After this, Joe Biden has now tested negative for the Coronavirus for a second time in a span 24 hours.

US: Bident tests negative for Covid, to travel to India for G20 Summit

The White House announced on Monday (September 4) that Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, has contracted COVID-19, whereas President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus. This month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is scheduled to visit Russia, where he will engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the provision of weapons for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. India has received an invitation to participate in the upcoming trilateral summit, which will involve Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.

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United States First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid, while President Joe Biden tested negative for the virus, the White House said on Monday (September 4). In a statement,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/09/04/statement-from-the-first-ladys-communications-director-elizabeth-alexander-2/">the White House said&nbsp;</a>that Jill is experiencing only mild symptoms and will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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In a joint press conference on Monday (Sept 4), Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that the country is interested in natural gas exports partnership with countries such as India, which may even be invited to the next trilateral summit, expected next year.

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US President Biden is skipping the Asean meeting this week, and sending Vice President Kamala Harris instead. The optics aren't great, especially as Biden is going to be in the region: He's traveling to Delhi for the Group of 20 summits and Hanoi right after.

US President Joe Biden skips ASEAN meet

US President Joe Biden was in Florida on Saturday to get a first-hand view of the destruction from Hurricane Idalia and comfort victims of the storm.

US President in Florida to survey damage by hurricane Idalia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden are set to hold bilateral talks on September 8, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, the White House announced.

Modi-Biden bilateral meet on September 8 ahead of G20 summit

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