At the G20 foreign ministers meeting that happened virtually on Thursday, India has proposed a global standard movement of people across national borders with common standards on COVID testing, test results, quarantine etc. The development comes in anticipation of global travel resuming as COVID crisis tapers.&nbsp;

India's external affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar proposed development of "voluntary G20 Principles on Coordinated Cross-Border Movement of People" which will have three main elements — standards on testing procedures and universal acceptability of test results,‘Quarantine procedures and movement and transit protocols.

Global travel, especially by airlines, came to a grinding halt earlier this year as COVID pandemic spread from China, which reported the first case of the disease.

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During the meet, EAM highlighted the steps taken by India during the pandemic, especially on its mega repatriation plan the Vande Bharat Mission, creation of ‘travel bubbles’ for travel "for the welfare and protection of foreign citizens stranded here as well as its own citizens abroad", a Ministry of External Affairs release said.

India has brought back 13 lakh stranded Indians abroad under the repatriation programme and announced the formation of travel air bubbles with countries with high Indian diaspora like the US.

EAM called on "Governments around the world to ensure that interests of foreign students are protected and movement of stranded seafarers back to their home country is facilitated", the release said.

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He also commended Saudi Arabia for its proactive approach in bringing "G20 countries together for dealing with this COVID-19 pandemic". Saudi Arabia is the chair of G20 this year and will host the summit later this year.

A release by G20 secretariat in Saudi Arabia said, during the meeting, "foreign ministers acknowledged the importance of opening borders, uniting families, and promoting measures to allow the economy to thrive in light" of the protective measures given by health organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both Indian and Chinese FMs were present in the virtual G20 FMs meet.

At the G20 foreign ministers meeting that happened virtually on Thursday, India has proposed a global standard movement of people across national borders with common standards on COVID testing, test results, quarantine etc.

At the G20 foreign ministers meeting that happened virtually on Thursday, India has proposed a global standard movement of people across national borders with common standards on COVID testing, test results, quarantine etc. The development comes in anticipation of global travel resuming as COVID crisis tapers. India's external affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar proposed development of "voluntary G20 Principles on Coordinated Cross-Border Movement of People" which will have three main elements — standards on testing procedures and universal acceptability of test results,‘Quarantine procedures and movement and transit protocols. Global travel, especially by airlines, came to a grinding halt earlier this year as COVID pandemic spread from China, which reported the first case of the disease. Also read: Russia bats for G20 after US President Trump's invitation to attend for G7 During the meet, EAM highlighted the steps taken by India during the pandemic, especially on its mega repatriation plan the Vande Bharat Mission, creation of ‘travel bubbles’ for travel "for the welfare and protection of foreign citizens stranded here as well as its own citizens abroad", a Ministry of External Affairs release said. India has brought back 13 lakh stranded Indians abroad under the repatriation programme and announced the formation of travel air bubbles with countries with high Indian diaspora like the US. EAM called on "Governments around the world to ensure that interests of foreign students are protected and movement of stranded seafarers back to their home country is facilitated", the release said. Also read: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Moscow for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet He also commended Saudi Arabia for its proactive approach in bringing "G20 countries together for dealing with this COVID-19 pandemic". Saudi Arabia is the chair of G20 this year and will host the summit later this year. A release by G20 secretariat in Saudi Arabia said, during the meeting, "foreign ministers acknowledged the importance of opening borders, uniting families, and promoting measures to allow the economy to thrive in light" of the protective measures given by health organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Indian and Chinese FMs were present in the virtual G20 FMs meet.

At G20 FMs meet, India proposes global standards on movement of people

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Suresh Prabhu, who is India chief negotiator (Sherpa) at G20. Suresh Prabhu speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said, "PM Modi is very keen that we must address this global challenge together ". He is currently in self-quarantine as a precaution after his return from Riyadh G20 Sherpa meet.

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Even as G20 is set to meet via video conference for a global coordinated after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal, France has welcomed the development saying they expect India to be very dynamic.&nbsp;

 
French envoy Emmanuel Lenain speaking exclusively to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said, "We expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20."

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WION: How do you see the current situation do to Corona Virus? 
 
Emmanuel Lenain: The situation is truly exceptional. We have to win. My govt has taken truly exceptional temporary measures that will be applied to the next 15 days, 30 days minimum. All our people have to show discipline and solidarity. This virus is not only harmful to a certain part of the population, but all the young people can also get the disease, it can be transmitted even if u don't show symptoms. We must be strict on that.

WION: Indian PM Modi has proposed G20 Meet. It has been accepted by Saudi Arabia..how do u see the development? 
 
Emmanuel Lenain: Virus has no border. We can only this war if we are collective players. If we join efforts under the auspices of WHO, under national coordinated measures, that is why all discussions under international bodies are important. India has a key player at the global stage, also global health issues have a role. U mentioned G20, we expect a lot from India, India is going to be the chair of G20 in 2022. In the run-up to this big year, we expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20.

WION: How do u see the economic impact? 
 
Emmanuel Lenain: Economic impact has to be assessed but we know for sure it going to be huge. All our governments are taking measures and announcing packages for the activity but in the end, we need big coordination between our countries. I know that we are discussing with India on certain measures, we discussing within international bodies, within G7, G20, India is talking within regional bodies like SAARC. It has to be continued, we need to accelerate, we need to put on board the IMF, world bank. It is a collective effort.

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Even as G20 is set to meet via video conference for a global coordinated after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal, France has welcomed the development saying they expect India to be very dynamic.

Even as G20 is set to meet via video conference for a global coordinated after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal, France has welcomed the development saying they expect India to be very dynamic. French envoy Emmanuel Lenain speaking exclusively to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said, "We expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20." Also read: Mind your own business: China to Trump after he calls COVID-19 'Chinese virus' WION: How do you see the current situation do to Corona Virus? Emmanuel Lenain: The situation is truly exceptional. We have to win. My govt has taken truly exceptional temporary measures that will be applied to the next 15 days, 30 days minimum. All our people have to show discipline and solidarity. This virus is not only harmful to a certain part of the population, but all the young people can also get the disease, it can be transmitted even if u don't show symptoms. We must be strict on that. WION: Indian PM Modi has proposed G20 Meet. It has been accepted by Saudi Arabia..how do u see the development? Emmanuel Lenain: Virus has no border. We can only this war if we are collective players. If we join efforts under the auspices of WHO, under national coordinated measures, that is why all discussions under international bodies are important. India has a key player at the global stage, also global health issues have a role. U mentioned G20, we expect a lot from India, India is going to be the chair of G20 in 2022. In the run-up to this big year, we expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20. WION: How do u see the economic impact? Emmanuel Lenain: Economic impact has to be assessed but we know for sure it going to be huge. All our governments are taking measures and announcing packages for the activity but in the end, we need big coordination between our countries. I know that we are discussing with India on certain measures, we discussing within international bodies, within G7, G20, India is talking within regional bodies like SAARC. It has to be continued, we need to accelerate, we need to put on board the IMF, world bank. It is a collective effort. Coronavirus LIVE: 276 Indians, including 255 in Iran, infected with Covid-19 abroad, says MEA

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a joint G20 strategy to fight Coronavirus after finalizing time-schedule for SAARC nations video conference. This was confirmed by Australian PM Scott Morrison at a press conference.

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World leaders laud PM Modi's initiative, Australia welcomes PM Modi's calls for G20 linkup as well