The G20 joint declaration is seen as a big diplomatic win for India. The West and Russia both agreed to sign on the dotted lines. Listen in to India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant who shares how they sat together for 200 hours to reach an agreement on a paragraph on Ukraine.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm, rousing welcome at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi as he arrived for a central election committee (CEC) meeting after the conclusion of the successful G20 Summit under India's presidency.&nbsp;

<h2>Showered with flowers</h2>

Upon his arrival at the party headquarters, Modi, as per a PTI news agency report, was greeted by CEC members, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, as well as party president J P Nadda.&nbsp;

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Gathered in large numbers, supporters and party workers showered the Indian Prime Minister with flower petals, and celebrated the achievements of the G20 Summit.

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This visit to BJP headquarters marked Modi's first appearance since the G20 Summit, which in recent days has garnered significant praise for its success under his leadership.&nbsp;

<h2>Modi's leadership and the global world</h2>

As per the PTI report, the BJP party has over the years consistently emphasised the global recognition of Modi's leadership and India's heightened standing on the international stage in its political discourse.&nbsp;

Following the success of the G20 meeting, the party is expected to further tout this recognition. This is especially true as the party prepares for a series of state assembly elections and the subsequent Lok Sabha elections that will decide whether Modi wins a third term as the Prime Minister of India.

<h2>What was the CEC meeting about?</h2>

PTI reports that the CEC meeting's primary agenda was to finalise the selection of candidates for the upcoming elections in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

During the previous CEC meeting held in August, BJP candidates for 39 seats in Madhya Pradesh and 21 seats in Chhattisgarh were named. These selections were made for constituencies where the BJP does not currently have incumbent MLAs.

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This comes as, in a departure from its usual practice, national party BJP has started announcing its assembly poll candidates well before the election dates are officially announced.&nbsp;

In India, the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram will undergo assembly elections towards the end of this year — polls are scheduled for November-December. These will be the final round of state polls before the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm, rousing welcome at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi as he arrived for a central election committee (CEC) meeting after the conclusion of the successful G20 Summit under India's presidency. Showered with flowers Upon his arrival at the party headquarters, Modi, as per a PTI news agency report, was greeted by CEC members, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, as well as party president J P Nadda. Also read | Fact check: Are waterlogging claims at G20 venue in Delhi true? Gathered in large numbers, supporters and party workers showered the Indian Prime Minister with flower petals, and celebrated the achievements of the G20 Summit. Glimpses from BJP's Central Election Committee Meeting being held at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/kWQhiF9JGP — BJP (@BJP4India) September 13, 2023 × #WATCH | Top BJP leaders welcome PM Modi on his arrival at the party headquarters in Delhi The PM is visiting the BJP headquarters for the first time after the completion of the G20 summit pic.twitter.com/OwntmkqKDE — ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2023 × This visit to BJP headquarters marked Modi's first appearance since the G20 Summit, which in recent days has garnered significant praise for its success under his leadership. Modi's leadership and the global world As per the PTI report, the BJP party has over the years consistently emphasised the global recognition of Modi's leadership and India's heightened standing on the international stage in its political discourse. Following the success of the G20 meeting, the party is expected to further tout this recognition. This is especially true as the party prepares for a series of state assembly elections and the subsequent Lok Sabha elections that will decide whether Modi wins a third term as the Prime Minister of India. What was the CEC meeting about? PTI reports that the CEC meeting's primary agenda was to finalise the selection of candidates for the upcoming elections in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. During the previous CEC meeting held in August, BJP candidates for 39 seats in Madhya Pradesh and 21 seats in Chhattisgarh were named. These selections were made for constituencies where the BJP does not currently have incumbent MLAs. Also read | India-China hotel standoff: When Chinese G20 delegation refused to get their big bags scanned by security This comes as, in a departure from its usual practice, national party BJP has started announcing its assembly poll candidates well before the election dates are officially announced. In India, the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram will undergo assembly elections towards the end of this year — polls are scheduled for November-December. These will be the final round of state polls before the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. (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.

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Turkish President Erdogan endorsed permanent seat for India at the UNSC after successful G20 Summit hosted by New Delhi. He also added that only five permanent UNSC members cannot be the combined voice of the whole world. Watch this video for all details.

Turkiye's Erdogan endorses permanent seat for India at the UNSC after successful G20 Summit 2023

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held the first Leaders’ Meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council in Delhi on Monday.

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On the fringes of the successful G20 Summit held in New Delhi, an ambitious rail-port economic corridor agreement was struck to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe. This arrangement is considered as an alternative supply chain path in a completely changed post-pandemic world order, putting emphasis on railway infrastructure.

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India, which has remained a vocal advocate for reforming global organisations, walked the talk by setting an example at the Group of 20 forum. The summit has turned out to be a strong reflection of India's rising stature on the global stage, with some experts saying only India could have achieved this wholesome consensus. India, which shares cordial ties with both the West and Russia, has rightfully leveraged its unique status for the global good. Here are key takeaways from the New Delhi G20 Summit.

G20 Summit 2023: Key takeaways from the G20 summit in New Delhi

US President Joe Biden may have one-upped his rivals the moment he stepped off Air Force One and set foot on Indian soil. America’s two main geopolitical foes, China and Russia, stayed home as the world’s wealthiest countries met this week for the G20 summit in New Delhi — a point that Biden administration officials have been happy to emphasize.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially concluded the high-profile G20 Summit in New Delhi by handing over the presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He will soon talk to media from the International Media Centre.

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Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov, on Sunday (September 10), speaking about the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration adopted in the second session of Day One of the G20 Summit, said that Moscow did not expect the document to be adopted and was ready to defend itself and the wording about the Ukraine war. He also said that it is due to the countries of the global south that Russia managed to ensure the G20 agenda was not overshadowed by the Ukraine conflict.

<h2>What did Lavrov say about the declaration?</h2>

During a press conference, when asked about the consensus over the New Delhi G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration, Lavrov said, “When they agreed to that, perhaps it was the voice of their conscience. Speaking frankly, we didn’t expect that. We were 100 per cent ready to defend our honest wording of the text…Let me underline that we cannot isolate that paragraph (on Ukraine and Russia) from the rest of the work on the declaration.”&nbsp;

He added, “The main content of the declaration this year is all about the awakening of the Global South and the consolidation of the Global South that is truly willing for the G20 to work for its main goals.”&nbsp;

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This comes a day after the Delhi Declaration upon upholding “the principles of international law including territorial integrity and sovereignty” of states. While refraining from making any critical mention of Russia and mentioning <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ukraine-shares-its-own-closer-to-reality-version-of-g20-statement-634211">Ukraine around four times</a>.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Everyone wants peace’: Lavrov about the Ukraine war</h2>

Responding to a question by news agency ANI about if he thinks there can be a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian official said, “Everyone wants peace...About 18 months ago we agreed to sign a treaty about settling this conflict. We even initialled these documents.”

However, he alleged that the “Anglo-Saxons ordered (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskyy not to sign it because they thought they would be able to reap some confessions from us…,” as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;

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“President Putin has recently said that we do not mind negotiations however any such negotiations need to consider the realities on the ground and take into account the reasons that have been accumulating for decades upon decades due to NATO's aggressive policy,” he added.&nbsp;

<h2>Russia to rejoin grain deal once its conditions are met: Lavrov</h2>

When asked about the Black Sea grain deal, the Russian foreign minister said Moscow would rejoin the agreement on the ‘same day’ after its conditions for export of its own grain and fertilisers to global markets are met.&nbsp;

“When all the necessary actions for removing obstacles for our grain and fertiliser exports are implemented, the same day we will return to the collective implementation of the Ukrainian part of the Black Sea initiative,” said Lavrov, during the press conference.&nbsp;

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This comes a day after the European Union reprimanded Russia during the G20 summit for pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal, which provided a safe passage for Ukraine to export its grain and called its offer of a million tonnes of grain to African countries a “parody of generosity”.&nbsp;

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on Saturday, said that Russia is sticking to its demands to rejoin the grain deal and rejected the UN’s proposal that a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Rosselkhozbank could immediately apply to SWIFT to “effectively enable access” for the bank within 30 days.&nbsp;

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Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov, on Sunday (September 10), speaking about the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration adopted in the second session of Day One of the G20 Summit, said that Moscow did not expect the document to be adopted and was ready to defend itself and the wording about the Ukraine war.

Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov, on Sunday (September 10), speaking about the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration adopted in the second session of Day One of the G20 Summit, said that Moscow did not expect the document to be adopted and was ready to defend itself and the wording about the Ukraine war. He also said that it is due to the countries of the global south that Russia managed to ensure the G20 agenda was not overshadowed by the Ukraine conflict. What did Lavrov say about the declaration? During a press conference, when asked about the consensus over the New Delhi G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration, Lavrov said, “When they agreed to that, perhaps it was the voice of their conscience. Speaking frankly, we didn’t expect that. We were 100 per cent ready to defend our honest wording of the text…Let me underline that we cannot isolate that paragraph (on Ukraine and Russia) from the rest of the work on the declaration.” He added, “The main content of the declaration this year is all about the awakening of the Global South and the consolidation of the Global South that is truly willing for the G20 to work for its main goals.” ALSO READ | G20 Summit Day 2 LIVE: Modi denounces GDP-centric approach outdated as Delhi summit concludes This comes a day after the Delhi Declaration upon upholding “the principles of international law including territorial integrity and sovereignty” of states. While refraining from making any critical mention of Russia and mentioning Ukraine around four times. ‘Everyone wants peace’: Lavrov about the Ukraine war Responding to a question by news agency ANI about if he thinks there can be a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian official said, “Everyone wants peace...About 18 months ago we agreed to sign a treaty about settling this conflict. We even initialled these documents.” However, he alleged that the “Anglo-Saxons ordered (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskyy not to sign it because they thought they would be able to reap some confessions from us…,” as quoted by ANI. ALSO READ | Ukraine war: G20 leaders call for upholding territorial integrity, sovereignty of nations “President Putin has recently said that we do not mind negotiations however any such negotiations need to consider the realities on the ground and take into account the reasons that have been accumulating for decades upon decades due to NATO's aggressive policy,” he added. Russia to rejoin grain deal once its conditions are met: Lavrov When asked about the Black Sea grain deal, the Russian foreign minister said Moscow would rejoin the agreement on the ‘same day’ after its conditions for export of its own grain and fertilisers to global markets are met. “When all the necessary actions for removing obstacles for our grain and fertiliser exports are implemented, the same day we will return to the collective implementation of the Ukrainian part of the Black Sea initiative,” said Lavrov, during the press conference. ALSO READ | ‘Parody of generosity’: At G20 Summit, EU criticises Russia for pulling out of Black Sea grain deal This comes a day after the European Union reprimanded Russia during the G20 summit for pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal, which provided a safe passage for Ukraine to export its grain and called its offer of a million tonnes of grain to African countries a “parody of generosity”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on Saturday, said that Russia is sticking to its demands to rejoin the grain deal and rejected the UN’s proposal that a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Rosselkhozbank could immediately apply to SWIFT to “effectively enable access” for the bank within 30 days. (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.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday (September 10) unequivocally asserted that "any initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail". He was speaking at news conference in New Delhi during the G20 Summit. Turkey is widely perceived to posses a political capital with respect to Russia. Turkey even mediated between Ukraine and Russia to strike the Black Sea grain deal and continues to play significant part in developments surrounding it.

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On Sunday, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, the president of Egypt, and Recep Tayyip Erdoan, the president of Turkey, met in New Delhi, the capital of India, to discuss bilateral issues and energy cooperation. The Turkish Presidency stated in a written statement that the discussion covered regional and international concerns as well as Turkey-Egypt relations, boosting commerce, new energy cooperation, and other topics.

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Adroit diplomacy, the leverage provided by long-standing goodwill, IOUs and personal relationships, and straightforward messaging of what the or-else option would involve — these were some of the levers India pulled to achieve a consensus on the historic Delhi Declaration of the G20, which was announced just a few hours after the leaders’ summit started on the morning of Saturday September 9, on Day 1 of the two-day meet.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday proposed a virtual session of the G-20 around the end of November to take stock of the suggestions and decisions made at the leaders’ summit that concluded on September 10. In his concluding remarks at the final session of the two-day G-20 summit in New Delhi, Modi noted that India’s presidency of G-20 would officially continue till November 30 and over two-and-half months were left for its tenure as the head of the grouping.

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After the detention of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of espionage for Beijing, Rishi Sunak questioned China's premier over his nation's "unacceptable" intervention in British democracy. On Sunday, hours after learning of two arrests in the UK for violating the Official Secrets Act, the Prime Minister voiced his concerns to Li Qiang during the G20 conference in India.

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Just days ahead of the G20 Summit in Delhi, much of the Indian capital region faced scorching heat. There was also the issue of pollution, with at least one foreign reporter asking a delegate how it felt to be attending the event in the 'smoky' air of the city.

Just days ahead of the G20 Summit in Delhi, much of the Indian capital region faced scorching heat. There was also the issue of pollution, with at least one foreign reporter asking a delegate how it felt to be attending the event in the 'smoky' air of the city. But on the days of the G20 summit - September 9 and10 - the weather gods appeared to be smiling. The bounty of nature was matched only by the success of the summit, as the G20's joint Delhi Declaration was unanimously adopted in spite of much consternation about thorny issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The change in weather started on Friday night with cool breeze and light rains. On Saturday, the summit's first day, light showers welcomed the delegates before the meeting, and dark clouds covered the sky. And a day after the successful adoption of the joint declaration at the G20 summit, overnight rains and strong winds greeted Delhi on Sunday morning. The Delhi region's air quality, usually notorious, improved too. New Delhi Municipal Council stated the air quality in Delhi was better after the light showers, saying the recorded AQI of 39.20 was "good." Earlier, the India Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast for Bharat Mandapam, the G20 Summit 2023 venue. According to the predictions, cloudy skies might prevail in the sky with very light to light rainfall in the morning and forenoon hours. IMD predicted the maximum temperature to be between 34 to 36 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be between 25 to 27 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be around 85 to 95 per cent. The meteorological department installed an Automatic Weather System (AWS) near the G20 Summit 2023 venue to give real-time live weather data, including air temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and wind direction. ALSO READ | G20: China agrees to Delhi Declaration - What does it mean? IMD predicts rainfall in most Indian states IMD has also predicted rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. In India's northwestern part, Rajasthan's Phalodi district recorded a high temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius. The Regional Met Office has predicted light to moderate rains in Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur. Solan, Bilaspur, Mandi, Chamba and Kullu might witness rainfall with thunder on Sunday, September 10. The expected maximum temperature in Shimla is 25 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is 16 degrees Celsius. ALSO READ | G20 Summit Day 2 LIVE: Bharat Mandapam decked up to host final 'One Family' session Furthermore, the Met Office has predicted the formation of a fresh cyclonic circulation over the northwest and bordering west-central Bay of Bengal around September 12. The meteorological department in Kolkata has warned the fishermen, asking them not to venture into the sea from September 11 to 14. "Due to strong monsoon current over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea with wind speed exceeding 45 kmph and sea conditions becoming rough over the area, Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea from 11-09-2023 to 13-09-2023," the prediction said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The geopolitical ripples from the gavel hammered by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to announce the inclusion of African Union in Group of 20 nations held particular significance for 55 African nations that potentially transformed G20 into G21 on September 9, 2023.&nbsp;

Hours before the unanimous adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration, in his opening speech, Modi invited the chair of the African Union, Azali Assoumani, to take his seat as a permanent member of the league of world's wealthiest nations as other leaders applauded and looked on.&nbsp;<img alt="Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi African Union chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in New Delhi as the 55-nation bloc became a permanent member of G20 | X/@narendramodi " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7db6477d-48b6-49ba-a0f3-7ddc52bbf8da" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-09-10T141720.729.png" />

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Hailing it as a step towards "collaborative future" and G20's "collective commitment to global progress", Modi cheered the African Union's inclusion to the G20 as a move towards "a brighter future for the Global South."

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The African Union is a continental body consisting of 55 member states.

Up until G20 Bali summit in 2022, the African Union had been a guest invitee to one of the world’s most powerful geo-economic bodies.&nbsp;

Amid calls for equitable representation for the countries of Global South, the African Union, however, continues to be a guest invitee in other major global organisations, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

"It gives a fresh win to the idea of reformed and inclusive multilateralism. Just as India has actively supported the idea of bringing AU into G20, the world will some day soon recognise that India and Africa's representative states should also be included in the UN Security Council," said Rajiv Bhatia, a former Indian ambassador and Distinguished Fellow at Mumbai-based Gateway House.

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The expansion of G20 shows a larger 'desirability for inclusive multilateralism' in global governance bodies, he pointed out.

India has been campaigning to amend the UN Charter to create additional permanent seats at the UN Security Council.

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Since 2005, India is part of G-4, a political cooperative alliance comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, who support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UNSC while calling for equitable representation and multilateral and global governance bodies.&nbsp;

<h2>African Union in G20: The China factor</h2>

Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence was widely deemed as a snub to India's G20 stewardship and a sign of geopolitical fissures preventing a joint declaration to prevail.&nbsp;

But New Delhi's diplomats proved skeptics wrong by preceding the adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration with African Union's inclusion in the G20.&nbsp;

Experts say that China did not want to be a spoilsport just for the sake of it, and that while credit goes to India for pulling through African Union's successful inclusion, the unanimity of the decision implies that China also assented to the bloc's admission into G20.

"With other countries accepting most of the logic of what India was proposing, China would have been termed as a spoiler," Harsh Pant, the Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at New Delhi-headquartered Observer Research Foundation (ORF) told <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-china-agrees-to-delhi-declaration-what-does-it-mean-634379">WION's Heena Sharma on September 10</a>.&nbsp;

"I don't think China wanted to be out of the tent simply for the sake of it," he added.&nbsp;

According to Rajiv Bhatia, who also&nbsp;served as Director General of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) from 2012–2015, if it wasn't for India, the initiative to include African Union in G20 would have fallen flat.&nbsp;

"The credit would nevertheless go to India because India started the entire process and carried it forward till the end. And therefore, you know, Africans fruitfully appreciate that without India's and Prime Minister Modi's steadfast support, the initiative would have fallen flat as it did last year during Indonesia's presidency." he said.

"So now there is a big chance for the next two presidencies; Brazil and South Africa to build on this development and ensure that Africa's key concerns are built into G20 agenda," Bhatia added.

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The geopolitical ripples from the gavel hammered by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to announce the inclusion of African Union in Group of 20 nations held particular significance for 55 African nations that potentially transformed G20 into G21 on September 9, 2023.

The geopolitical ripples from the gavel hammered by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to announce the inclusion of African Union in Group of 20 nations held particular significance for 55 African nations that potentially transformed G20 into G21 on September 9, 2023. Hours before the unanimous adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration, in his opening speech, Modi invited the chair of the African Union, Azali Assoumani, to take his seat as a permanent member of the league of world's wealthiest nations as other leaders applauded and looked on. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced African Union chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in New Delhi as the 55-nation bloc became a permanent member of G20 on September 10, 2023| X/@narendramodi Hailing it as a step towards "collaborative future" and G20's "collective commitment to global progress", Modi cheered the African Union's inclusion to the G20 as a move towards "a brighter future for the Global South." It is an honour to welcome the @_AfricanUnion to the G20 fold. India believes in a collaborative future and this step further solidifies our collective commitment to global progress. Here's to a brighter future for the Global South. https://t.co/HwIo29ROEo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2023 × The African Union is a continental body consisting of 55 member states. Up until G20 Bali summit in 2022, the African Union had been a guest invitee to one of the world’s most powerful geo-economic bodies. Amid calls for equitable representation for the countries of Global South, the African Union, however, continues to be a guest invitee in other major global organisations, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. "It gives a fresh win to the idea of reformed and inclusive multilateralism. Just as India has actively supported the idea of bringing AU into G20, the world will some day soon recognise that India and Africa's representative states should also be included in the UN Security Council," said Rajiv Bhatia, a former Indian ambassador and Distinguished Fellow at Mumbai-based Gateway House. Also read | India's diplomatic masterstroke at G20 Summit The expansion of G20 shows a larger 'desirability for inclusive multilateralism' in global governance bodies, he pointed out. India has been campaigning to amend the UN Charter to create additional permanent seats at the UN Security Council. Also watch | G20 Summit 2023: Joint declaration backs common framework for debt reduction × Since 2005, India is part of G-4, a political cooperative alliance comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, who support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UNSC while calling for equitable representation and multilateral and global governance bodies. African Union in G20: The China factor Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence was widely deemed as a snub to India's G20 stewardship and a sign of geopolitical fissures preventing a joint declaration to prevail. But New Delhi's diplomats proved skeptics wrong by preceding the adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration with African Union's inclusion in the G20. Experts say that China did not want to be a spoilsport just for the sake of it, and that while credit goes to India for pulling through African Union's successful inclusion, the unanimity of the decision implies that China also assented to the bloc's admission into G20. "With other countries accepting most of the logic of what India was proposing, China would have been termed as a spoiler," Harsh Pant, the Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at New Delhi-headquartered Observer Research Foundation (ORF) told WION's Heena Sharma on September 10. "I don't think China wanted to be out of the tent simply for the sake of it," he added. According to Rajiv Bhatia, who also served as Director General of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) from 2012–2015, if it wasn't for India, the initiative to include African Union in G20 would have fallen flat. "The credit would nevertheless go to India because India started the entire process and carried it forward till the end. And therefore, you know, Africans fruitfully appreciate that without India's and Prime Minister Modi's steadfast support, the initiative would have fallen flat as it did last year during Indonesia's presidency." he said. "So now there is a big chance for the next two presidencies; Brazil and South Africa to build on this development and ensure that Africa's key concerns are built into G20 agenda," Bhatia added. 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.

G20 Summit: How diplomacy of Modi's 'Bharat' pulled off African Union's inclusion

On September 9, 2023, the temperature was soaring as the world's major economies gathered in New Delhi for the G20 summit. India as the host nation&nbsp;faced the daunting task of forging a consensus among the diverse and divergent views on various global issues.

The war in Ukraine loomed large over the summit, as Russia and the US are at loggerheads over the fate of the conflict-torn country. Many wondered if India could pull off a diplomatic coup and achieve what many think is improbable if not impossible.

But then, a breakthrough came.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=somPuK_jbBc" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=somPuK_jbBc">consensus</a>&nbsp;has been reached on the summit's first day.

The G20 leaders adopted the&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8rM829c7to" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8rM829c7to">New Delhi Leaders' Declaration</a>, also known as the Delhi Declaration, a comprehensive document that covers topics such as climate change, health, trade, digital economy, terrorism, and women empowerment.

The declaration reflects India's motto of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas" (Together with all, Development for all, Trust of all), which resonates with the spirit of multilateralism and inclusiveness.

The next morning, the Delhi weather turned&nbsp;pleasant with rain overnight. In Indian culture, the rain is considered auspicious during an important ceremony such as wedding. The rain seems to symbolise the harmony and goodwill that India has brought to the summit.<img alt="UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f9a937e1-c8ae-467e-a6ec-ac46f4dd7ca6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-09-10T135109.620.png" />

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy visited&nbsp;Swaminarayan Akshardham temple located at the banks of river Yamuna in New Delhi where the priest reportedly reflected on rain's auspicious significance in relation to the capital's stewardship of G20 summit | Swaminarayan Temple

One of the most remarkable achievements of the summit is the inclusion of the&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKGQQOSViMM" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview_2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKGQQOSViMM">African Union</a>&nbsp;(AU) as a permanent member of the G20, a move that was initiated by India and supported by all other members.

This decision is a historic milestone for Africa and the Global South, as it strengthens their voice and representation in global governance and decision-making.

The AU chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, thanks India for its leadership and hails the move as a "game-changer" for Africa.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi embrace the African Union chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in New Delhi as the 55-nation bloc became a permanent member of G20 | X/@narendramodi&nbsp;

Another notable outcome of the summit is the consensus on the&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrX2X-STQdQ" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview_3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrX2X-STQdQ">Ukraine crisis</a>, which threatened to overshadow the summit due to the divergent views of Russia and the US.

India played&nbsp;a crucial role in bridging the gap between the two sides and facilitating a constructive dialogue that results in a joint statement that calls for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in accordance with international law and the Minsk agreements.

The statement also condemns any attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion and reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

<h2>Delhi Declaration: A move away from its Bali predecessor&nbsp;</h2>

The Delhi Declaration was a significant departure from the previous G20 summit in Bali in 2022, which had witnessed a sharp division among the members over the war in Ukraine.

The Bali Declaration had explicitly deplored "the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine" and demanded its "complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of Ukraine".&nbsp;

The Delhi Declaration, on the other hand, avoided mentioning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and made a general call to all states to follow "the principle of respecting each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty".

It also stated that "today's era must not be of war" and urged for "initiatives for comprehensive, just, and durable peace in Ukraine".

External Affairs Minister&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAzBRNhC-OA" id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview_4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAzBRNhC-OA">S Jaishankar</a>&nbsp;said that "Bali was Bali and New Delhi is New Delhi" and that India had to balance its interests and relationships with both Russia and the US.

The G20 summit under India's presidency was unique and most ambitious in its history, as it produced 112 outcomes and presidency documents, covering a wide range of topics and sectors.

PM Modi said that India's presidency was driven by its three pillars: People, Planet, and Prosperity. He also said that India's presidency focused on innovation, resilience, and sustainability.

<h2>G20 summit: The China challenge</h2>

The summit also faced some challenges and controversies, especially from China, which tried to undermine India's hosting of the summit at the last minute.

China's President&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RAwIx388s0" id="LPlnkOWALinkPreview_5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RAwIx388s0">Xi Jinping</a>&nbsp;did not attend the summit in person or virtually, citing scheduling conflicts, and sent Premier Li Qiang instead.

However, many observers saw this as a snub to India and a sign of China's displeasure over India's growing ties with the US and other democracies.

The visiting US President Joe Biden quipped by saying despite Xi's absence the G20 summit was going fine.<img alt="US President Joe Biden and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, the venue of G20 summit| X/@JoeBiden" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b8789c1-adcb-4d00-a996-a47511d2bdad" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-09-10T134725.896.png" />

US President Joe Biden and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, the venue of G20 summit| X/@JoeBiden 
 
It's not just China, there is one more nation that is sulking.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited to attend the summit, as India only extended invitations to G20 members and nine non-member countries.

This decision was seen as a way to avoid annoying Russia, which shares a "special and privileged strategic partnership" with India.

Zelensky had addressed the G20 leaders through video-link during the previous summit in Indonesia in 2022. But New Delhi sided with its old ally Moscow over Kyiv.&nbsp;

Zelensky expressed his disappointment with the summit declaration, which he said was "nothing to be proud of".

He said that the declaration did not reflect the reality of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and did not offer any concrete support or sanctions against Moscow.&nbsp;

<h2>G20 New Delhi summit: Spotlight on India's emergence as global leader</h2>

The G20 summit in New Delhi was a resounding success for India and its diplomacy.<img alt="India's Prime Minister Modi and rest of the G20 leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, his resting place in New Delhi | X/@narendramodi" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ddbc4649-687a-46a9-927d-3b5439ec6698" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-09-10T134250.366.png" />

India's Prime Minister Modi and rest of the G20 leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, his resting place in New Delhi on September 10, 2023&nbsp;| X/@narendramodi 
 
India demonstrated its ability to lead and shape global affairs in a complex and dynamic world. It also showcased India's soft power and cultural diversity, as it hosted various cultural events and exhibitions for the G20 leaders and delegates.

The summit was a testament to India's emergence as a global leader and a responsible stakeholder in addressing common challenges and opportunities.

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On September 9, 2023, the temperature was soaring as the world's major economies gathered in New Delhi for the G20 summit. India as the host nation faced the daunting task of forging a consensus among the diverse and divergent views on various global issues.

On September 9, 2023, the temperature was soaring as the world's major economies gathered in New Delhi for the G20 summit. India as the host nation faced the daunting task of forging a consensus among the diverse and divergent views on various global issues. The war in Ukraine loomed large over the summit, as Russia and the US are at loggerheads over the fate of the conflict-torn country. Many wondered if India could pull off a diplomatic coup and achieve what many think is improbable if not impossible. But then, a breakthrough came. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that consensus has been reached on the summit's first day. The G20 leaders adopted the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, also known as the Delhi Declaration, a comprehensive document that covers topics such as climate change, health, trade, digital economy, terrorism, and women empowerment. The declaration reflects India's motto of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas" (Together with all, Development for all, Trust of all), which resonates with the spirit of multilateralism and inclusiveness. The next morning, the Delhi weather turned pleasant with rain overnight. In Indian culture, the rain is considered auspicious during an important ceremony such as wedding. The rain seems to symbolise the harmony and goodwill that India has brought to the summit. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy visited Swaminarayan Akshardham temple located at the banks of river Yamuna in New Delhi where the priest reportedly reflected on rain's auspicious significance in relation to the capital's stewardship of G20 summit | Swaminarayan Temple One of the most remarkable achievements of the summit is the inclusion of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G20, a move that was initiated by India and supported by all other members. This decision is a historic milestone for Africa and the Global South, as it strengthens their voice and representation in global governance and decision-making. The AU chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, thanks India for its leadership and hails the move as a "game-changer" for Africa. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi embrace the African Union chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in New Delhi as the 55-nation bloc became a permanent member of G20 | X/@narendramodi Another notable outcome of the summit is the consensus on the Ukraine crisis, which threatened to overshadow the summit due to the divergent views of Russia and the US. India played a crucial role in bridging the gap between the two sides and facilitating a constructive dialogue that results in a joint statement that calls for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in accordance with international law and the Minsk agreements. The statement also condemns any attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion and reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Delhi Declaration: A move away from its Bali predecessor The Delhi Declaration was a significant departure from the previous G20 summit in Bali in 2022, which had witnessed a sharp division among the members over the war in Ukraine. The Bali Declaration had explicitly deplored "the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine" and demanded its "complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of Ukraine". The Delhi Declaration, on the other hand, avoided mentioning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and made a general call to all states to follow "the principle of respecting each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty". It also stated that "today's era must not be of war" and urged for "initiatives for comprehensive, just, and durable peace in Ukraine". External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that "Bali was Bali and New Delhi is New Delhi" and that India had to balance its interests and relationships with both Russia and the US. The G20 summit under India's presidency was unique and most ambitious in its history, as it produced 112 outcomes and presidency documents, covering a wide range of topics and sectors. PM Modi said that India's presidency was driven by its three pillars: People, Planet, and Prosperity. He also said that India's presidency focused on innovation, resilience, and sustainability. G20 summit: The China challenge The summit also faced some challenges and controversies, especially from China, which tried to undermine India's hosting of the summit at the last minute. China's President Xi Jinping did not attend the summit in person or virtually, citing scheduling conflicts, and sent Premier Li Qiang instead. However, many observers saw this as a snub to India and a sign of China's displeasure over India's growing ties with the US and other democracies. The visiting US President Joe Biden quipped by saying despite Xi's absence the G20 summit was going fine. US President Joe Biden and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, the venue of G20 summit| X/@JoeBiden It's not just China, there is one more nation that is sulking. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited to attend the summit, as India only extended invitations to G20 members and nine non-member countries. This decision was seen as a way to avoid annoying Russia, which shares a "special and privileged strategic partnership" with India. Zelensky had addressed the G20 leaders through video-link during the previous summit in Indonesia in 2022. But New Delhi sided with its old ally Moscow over Kyiv. Zelensky expressed his disappointment with the summit declaration, which he said was "nothing to be proud of". He said that the declaration did not reflect the reality of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and did not offer any concrete support or sanctions against Moscow. G20 New Delhi summit: Spotlight on India's emergence as global leader The G20 summit in New Delhi was a resounding success for India and its diplomacy. India's Prime Minister Modi and rest of the G20 leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, his resting place in New Delhi on September 10, 2023 | X/@narendramodi India demonstrated its ability to lead and shape global affairs in a complex and dynamic world. It also showcased India's soft power and cultural diversity, as it hosted various cultural events and exhibitions for the G20 leaders and delegates. The summit was a testament to India's emergence as a global leader and a responsible stakeholder in addressing common challenges and opportunities. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) 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.

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