India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Saturday (September 9), hailed adoption of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration' which he said came through 'without a footnote'. He said this represented India's ability to bring diverse nations to the same table for a consensus.

Kant was addressing a press conference along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The ongoing G20 Summit has contributed to making "India world-ready and world India-ready," said EAM Jaishankar. He emphasised that Indian presidency of the grouping gave priority to address urgent concerns of the Global South. He said that inclusion of African Union in G20 grouping is an example of that.

"You would recall that at the beginning of our presidency, at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative, 125 nations were consulted to express voice of the Global South," he said.

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On the&nbsp;declaration, Jaishankar said that world leaders have agreed to promote strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth and also to accelerate progress on SDGs to envisage green development pact for sustainable future and additionally to endorse high-level principles on lifestyle for sustainable development.&nbsp;

He added that the G20 declaration highlighted transformation, the inclusive role of technology with focus on digital public infrastructure.

Jaishankar also said that the G20 has "reaffirmed the fundamental importance of gender equality and committed to half the digital gender gap by 2030".

On the issue of Ukraine war, the external affairs minister said that G20 leaders dwelt on the war and its impact, especially on developing and least developing nations

<h2>'India has walked the talk,'&nbsp;says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</h2>

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was upbeat and positive as she assessed the outcomes of first day of G20 Summit.

"India has walked the talk," she said.

Talking about discussions that took place during the summit, Sitharaman said there was a push for clearer policies on crypto assets and it has gained momentum. Global consensus on the issue was emerging, she said.

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The finance minister said that there was agreement at the summit for bigger, better as well as more effective multilateral development banks

Noting that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a human-centric approach to global development had strongly resonated with the international community, Sitharaman expressed gratitude to all G20 member nations for co-operation and support in endorsing New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.

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India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Saturday (September 9), hailed adoption of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration' which he said came through 'without a footnote'.

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Saturday (September 9), hailed adoption of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration' which he said came through 'without a footnote'. He said this represented India's ability to bring diverse nations to the same table for a consensus. Kant was addressing a press conference along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The ongoing G20 Summit has contributed to making "India world-ready and world India-ready," said EAM Jaishankar. He emphasised that Indian presidency of the grouping gave priority to address urgent concerns of the Global South. He said that inclusion of African Union in G20 grouping is an example of that. "You would recall that at the beginning of our presidency, at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative, 125 nations were consulted to express voice of the Global South," he said. Watch | G20 Summit 2023: Consensus from all G20 members: Huge win for India × On the declaration, Jaishankar said that world leaders have agreed to promote strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth and also to accelerate progress on SDGs to envisage green development pact for sustainable future and additionally to endorse high-level principles on lifestyle for sustainable development. He added that the G20 declaration highlighted transformation, the inclusive role of technology with focus on digital public infrastructure. Jaishankar also said that the G20 has "reaffirmed the fundamental importance of gender equality and committed to half the digital gender gap by 2030". On the issue of Ukraine war, the external affairs minister said that G20 leaders dwelt on the war and its impact, especially on developing and least developing nations 'India has walked the talk,' says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was upbeat and positive as she assessed the outcomes of first day of G20 Summit. "India has walked the talk," she said. Talking about discussions that took place during the summit, Sitharaman said there was a push for clearer policies on crypto assets and it has gained momentum. Global consensus on the issue was emerging, she said. Also Read | G20 Summit: Leaders reach consensus, Delhi declaration adopted The finance minister said that there was agreement at the summit for bigger, better as well as more effective multilateral development banks Noting that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a human-centric approach to global development had strongly resonated with the international community, Sitharaman expressed gratitude to all G20 member nations for co-operation and support in endorsing New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

G20 Summit: India hails Delhi declaration that came through 'without a footnote'

Heads of world's 20 biggest economies,&nbsp;gathered in Rome,&nbsp;kicked off two-day G20 Summit on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on COVID, economy and climate. As the G20 Summit is happening just ahead of COP26 climate summit slated to take place in Glasgow next week, decisions on climate in G20 Summit will be under focus. However, no radical commitments to tame global warming are expected.

A draft communique seen by Reuters shows major countries are only likely to slightly toughen their pledges on climate action, while failing to set tough new targets that activists say are vital to prevent environmental catastrophe.

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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi greeted leaders from an array of countries, including US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the first face-to-face G20 summit in two years as the COVID-19 pandemic starts to ebb.

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However, the Chinese and Russian presidents stayed away because of their continued concerns over COVID, dimming hopes of major progress in climate diplomacy ahead of the forthcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow, which is seen as vital to tackling the threat of rising temperatures.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged the talks in Rome and Glasgow would be difficult, but warned that without courageous action, world civilisation could collapse as swiftly as the ancient Roman empire, ushering in a new Dark Age.

"It`s going to be very, very tough to get the agreement we need," he told reporters early on Saturday.

Pics: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pics-pm-modi-joins-world-leaders-for-g20-summit-in-rome-425321">PM Modi joins world leaders for G20 summit in Rome</a>

The draft of the final communique said G20 countries, which account for up to 80% of the world`s carbon emissions, will step up their efforts to limit global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius - the level scientists have said is necessary to avoid disastrous new climate patterns.

The statement also said the leaders recognised "the key relevance" of achieving net zero carbon emissions by the middle of this century - a goal some of the world`s largest polluters have still not committed to.

VACCINES AND TAXES

While the climate debate will dominate in Rome, much of the first day of the summit, which is being held in a futuristic convention centre called "The Cloud", will be given over to discussing the COVID-19 health crisis and economic recovery.

Fears over rising energy prices and stretched supply chains will be addressed. Leaders were also expected to endorse plans to vaccinate 70% of the world`s population against COVID-19 by mid-2022 and create a task force to fight future pandemics.

Biden will urge the major G20 energy producers with spare capacity to boost production, notably Russia and Saudi Arabia, to ensure a stronger global economic recovery, a senior U.S. administration official told reporters.

Biden`s hopes of showing that his country was at the forefront of the fight against global warming took a knock after he failed to convince fellow Democrats this week to unify behind a $1.85 trillion economic and environmental spending package.

However, John Morton, the top climate adviser at the U.S. Treasury, said the fact that climate had vaulted to the top of the G20 agenda marked a remarkable shift.

"Obviously, this administration has come back in guns blazing on the issue in really important ways." he told Reuters.

There was also expected to be a lot of diplomacy on the sidelines in Rome, with numerous bilateral meetings planned, while the leaders of the United States, Britain, Germany and France were due to hold four-way talks on Iran.

Rome has been put on high security alert, with up to 6,000 police and about 500 soldiers deployed to maintain order.

Two protest rallies have been authorised during the day, but demonstrators will be kept far from the summit centre, located in a suburb built by the 20th Century fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.

(With inputs from agencies)

Heads of world's 20 biggest economies, gathered in Rome, kicked off two-day G20 Summit on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on COVID, economy and climate.

Heads of world's 20 biggest economies, gathered in Rome, kicked off two-day G20 Summit on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on COVID, economy and climate. As the G20 Summit is happening just ahead of COP26 climate summit slated to take place in Glasgow next week, decisions on climate in G20 Summit will be under focus. However, no radical commitments to tame global warming are expected. A draft communique seen by Reuters shows major countries are only likely to slightly toughen their pledges on climate action, while failing to set tough new targets that activists say are vital to prevent environmental catastrophe. Also Read | At historic meeting, PM Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi greeted leaders from an array of countries, including US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the first face-to-face G20 summit in two years as the COVID-19 pandemic starts to ebb. However, the Chinese and Russian presidents stayed away because of their continued concerns over COVID, dimming hopes of major progress in climate diplomacy ahead of the forthcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow, which is seen as vital to tackling the threat of rising temperatures. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged the talks in Rome and Glasgow would be difficult, but warned that without courageous action, world civilisation could collapse as swiftly as the ancient Roman empire, ushering in a new Dark Age. "It`s going to be very, very tough to get the agreement we need," he told reporters early on Saturday. Pics: PM Modi joins world leaders for G20 summit in Rome The draft of the final communique said G20 countries, which account for up to 80% of the world`s carbon emissions, will step up their efforts to limit global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius - the level scientists have said is necessary to avoid disastrous new climate patterns. The statement also said the leaders recognised "the key relevance" of achieving net zero carbon emissions by the middle of this century - a goal some of the world`s largest polluters have still not committed to. VACCINES AND TAXES While the climate debate will dominate in Rome, much of the first day of the summit, which is being held in a futuristic convention centre called "The Cloud", will be given over to discussing the COVID-19 health crisis and economic recovery. Fears over rising energy prices and stretched supply chains will be addressed. Leaders were also expected to endorse plans to vaccinate 70% of the world`s population against COVID-19 by mid-2022 and create a task force to fight future pandemics. Biden will urge the major G20 energy producers with spare capacity to boost production, notably Russia and Saudi Arabia, to ensure a stronger global economic recovery, a senior U.S. administration official told reporters. Biden`s hopes of showing that his country was at the forefront of the fight against global warming took a knock after he failed to convince fellow Democrats this week to unify behind a $1.85 trillion economic and environmental spending package. However, John Morton, the top climate adviser at the U.S. Treasury, said the fact that climate had vaulted to the top of the G20 agenda marked a remarkable shift. "Obviously, this administration has come back in guns blazing on the issue in really important ways." he told Reuters. There was also expected to be a lot of diplomacy on the sidelines in Rome, with numerous bilateral meetings planned, while the leaders of the United States, Britain, Germany and France were due to hold four-way talks on Iran. Rome has been put on high security alert, with up to 6,000 police and about 500 soldiers deployed to maintain order. Two protest rallies have been authorised during the day, but demonstrators will be kept far from the summit centre, located in a suburb built by the 20th Century fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. (With inputs from agencies)

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G20 Summit kicks off in Rome with focus on climate, COVID and economy