China has confirmed that president Xi Jinping will not be attending the G20 summit in New Delhi. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will head the Chinese delegation at the summit. What does it say about Xi's profile as a global statesman? Molly Gambhir decodes.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is “almost certain” to skip the G20 Summit in New Delhi next week and Premier Li Qiang is set to represent China at the mega event, people familiar with the development said.

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The Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre (IECC) in New Delhi will host the G20 Ministers Meeting in 2023. The G20 Summit 2023 in New Delhi is set for September 9 and 10, 2023, and will feature participation from the leaders of 20 nations.

G20 Summit 2023: All meetings to be held in Pragati Maidan's Bharat Mandapam

India will be focusing on 3Cs-Culture, Crafts, and Cuisine as it hosts G20, Muktesh K Pardeshi, Special Secretary and head of operations and logistics for India's G20 Presidency Secretariat.

India will be focusing on 3Cs-Culture, Crafts, and Cuisine as it hosts G20, Muktesh K Pardeshi, Special Secretary and head of operations and logistics for India's G20 Presidency Secretariat. The Bharat Mandapam would serve as the epicentre of cultural celebration, housing an exhibition highlighting India's role as the "mother of democracy." Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Pardeshi explained, "What you will see at Bharat Mandapam, with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture, is to create an exhibition showcasing the evolution, birth, and evolution of democratic credentials in our country." The Crafts Bazaar, a central attraction at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the summit, will allow delegates to witness and purchase exquisite creations while experiencing a seamless digital payment system. Pardeshi emphasised, "The central idea is that delegates who are coming in, you know they have a paucity of time so they can walk across to the craft bazaar, they can see the exhibition and also buy." Security and medical preparedness remain paramount, with Pardeshi stating, "Delhi police have deployed personnel," and, "a dedicated G20 cell...certainly 500 doctors and medical personnel in readiness to help us out." India hosts the G20 summit on 9-10 September in Delhi. WION: If you can talk about the preparations for the summit? Muktesh K Pardeshi: We have been preparing for this week, for the last year. You know the G 20 Secretariat, where we are speaking, it was created in February last year. Since then we developed an operational plan, a plan for logistics, media management, security protocols, and all of the associated elements. As we are getting close to the summit, we have an experience of dealing with some 200 meetings all over India. In 60 locations, we have hosted G 20 meetings and events. So I would say there is a certain level of self-assurance that we have when we are going to lead to the summit this week. WION: Can we talk about what can be expected in terms of the leader's visit? Muktesh K Pardeshi: Most of the leaders will arrive at eight, some might arrive also in seven late evening night. So eight is basically a day of arrival. Main meetings will take place on Ninth and 10th at Bharat Mandapam, its newly named and newly built Convention Center, which has come up at Pragati Maidan. This is a very modern convention centre, and this has facilities for hosting the main conference, and the G20 summit, as well as we have been able to create all associated facilities at Bharat Mandapam itself. For instance, in Bali, we have the media centre in some other place, it was not at the leader's convention centre, but here at Bharat Mandapam, it's a self-contained unit where we have delegates lounge, we have the leader's meeting room and large media centre is also coming up. We also have a place, an exhibition come sale called craft bazaar, which will happen next to the media centre. Apart from that there are several exhibitions and we can speak about that but so far as the program is concerned, On the ninth, there will be sessions and a Gala dinner, and on the ninth, there will be the last and concluding session where there will be a few minutes also dedicated on symbolic handing over to Presidency and as you know Brazil will be taking over the presidency, from us from first of December. So this handing over is very symbolic. In fact, India will continue to do its role performance role at G20 until 30th November. WION: What can be expected at the Gala dinner? Muktesh K Pardeshi: Some kind of cultural program is, of course, part of the gala dinner, we'll have a musical ensemble presenting some classical and folk to leaders, the whole idea is also to allow leaders to converse. The dinner is also utilized for social interaction among the leaders. So, lighter music will allow them to make some decision-making acquaintances and carry on interaction with other world leaders. WION: Maybe leaders shaking a leg at Natu Natu Muktesh K Pardeshi: The exact how it will be choreographed, has different components that are being done by the cultural group. I can broadly share that there will be a combination of classical not necessarily on film, but the focus would be more on classical instruments. WION: Summits are opportunities to showcase, we saw that in Bali. If you can give details on the crafts which you talked about Muktesh K Pardeshi: From the beginning when we took over the presidency, and one of the mann ki baat addresses of the Prime Minister, he himself had shared his vision about conducting the G 20 meetings. So as part of our hospitality, sharing strategy, we are focusing on the three C's in a big manner, culture, crafts, and cuisine. You will also see a focus on these three C's during the summit in terms of culture. What you will see at Bharat Mandapam, what we are going to see, with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture is to create an exhibition on Bharat, the mother of democracy, so there will be several panels, which will be installed at the media centre and in the delegates lounge, showcasing the evolution, birth and evolution of democratic credentials in our country. So that's one narrative that is being created through our G20 presidency. Apart from this, there is also a cultural gallery, and exhibits and artefacts from the participating G 20 will also be displayed that will again happen, There'll be a separate cultural program and exposure to crafts for the spouses at Jaipur house. Apart from this the craft bazaar, the central idea is that delegates who are coming in, you know they have a paucity of time so they can walk across to the craft bazar, they can see the exhibition and also buy. The shopping experience will also be the means for payment etc. will be through digital means. So besides the craft bazaar, creating an experienced digital experience zone so that delegates who are visiting India, can see for themselves the advancement in the digital technology sector, improvements and transformation through UPI, Aadhaar and other such platforms will be showcased during the summit for which the ministry of IT and RBI is also helping us. WION: So, essentially we will see the revolution the IT revolution in India, the democratic revolution, and of course, craft and cuisine as well. But some moving on to the protocol aspect. Dealing with so many leaders is not an easy thing. The last time we hosted so many leaders was ASEAN leaders who came for Republic Day, but essentially when it comes to dealing with so many leaders, how difficult it is, how challenging it is and what kind of protocol you have put in place when it comes to the arrivals and of course, their two day or one day stay here in the Indian Capital Muktesh K Pardeshi: As you know, our Chief of Protocol is responsible for the reception and conducting of leaders' arrival, departure and bilateral meetings. So for the last few months, we have been working on a plan and how they will be received, and how they will be taken to different locations and we are working very closely with the security apparatus, which is led by the Delhi police front. Then, for each delegation, for each foreign leader, we have a liaison team, younger officers from MEA and from another ministry we have created a team. So if there is a delegation of x, so few people are already identified, and their names and contact details are shared with the embassies. So they are in touch with each other about their bilateral requirements, what kinds of things we need to know about their arrival or departure schedule, if there are any dietary restrictions, there are any special bilateral meetings that the embassy might be organizing. So this team has been in touch with each delegation. And these teams are also attached to international organizations. So by now we have a fair idea of the requirements and we are sharing details about the movement and hospitality plan. So I would say the Chief of Protocol and his setup is fully geared to look after arrival, departure and conduct of the meetings etc. One thing I wanted to add here apart from the security, when we talk about hospitality and the protocol, the medical facilities are very important. So Director General of Health Services, which is under the Ministry of Health, we have developed a plan that incorporates a number of hospitals. They have been readied to take care of any medical emergency and evacuation as well. So protocol, security and medical arrangements work in tandem to give what is a very pleasurable experience to each delegation. WION: Any special request by any delegation.. Muktesh K Pardeshi: There are always you know, when we are dealing with the leaders of any country for that matter. I mean, we cannot have one clear-cut benchmark. Yes, there are some standard protocols in place but there are always some given an understanding of their security requirements, understanding of their medical leader's medical requirements, and some bilateral requests which are flowing from each delegation. That's the job of the process, to have a standard template, but at the same time, respond to any particular request. WION: So it is a whole-of-government approach. It is a whole-of-society approach in many ways as well. But talking about numbers, how many personalities whether it's MEA or other ministries, security, can you give a ballpoint figure as to how many people are involved exactly to deal with the entire summit proceedings? Muktesh K Pardeshi: We have not calculated as such but there is a big number. For example, the Delhi police has deployed a large number of personnel to take care of security requirements. Medical side, I can say some 500 people are directly working in this because at each hotel, there is a small medical unit and all sites where the leaders will be visiting their medical facility are apart from each hospital creating a dedicated G 20 cell. So if there are some 20 hospitals involved, you can imagine certainly 500 doctors and medical personnel in readiness to help us out. Now from the G 20 Secretariat, apart from the normal size that MEA is deploying a large number of people from other divisions, some colleagues have also come from embassies to help us out. At the instruction of the Prime Minister, we have inducted approximately 140 young officers from different services to help us out. They are from IAS, IPS, and forest services, representing different central services like Railways and telecom services. Prime Minister is very keen to impart the experience, and knowledge to the newer generation. That is why the special focus is to involve some 140 Younger officers who have five to seven years of work experience. They have been divided into different groups, this is how we are creating capacity amongst the younger civil servants. WION: Will the measures impact the common man, if you clarify this.. Muktesh K Pardeshi: I think careful consideration has been given by the government. And there is a fair balance between the convenience and protocols associated with the arrival of leaders and also the convenience of normal people. So that's why the holiday has been declared on the 8th so that they don't have to go to the workplace they can work from home or if they want to go out and Delhi. Delhi police have already shared through the newspaper ads, the traffic management plan, some areas are called regulated zones, and some areas are control zones, so the sense I get is within the periphery of the ring road, there will be more restrictions but outside the life should go. Apart from hospitals, which are taking care of the requirements of the VIPs and other delegates, does not mean that the hospital is completely closed on the other requirements. They are on standby for extending any service to the building. Otherwise, they will be working. Life around the hotels and the venues will certainly be restricted. What is important is the Delhi police are sharing all this information with the public through newspaper ads, and they have also created a portal where real-time information is there. The idea is that the government and citizens, become a stakeholder in conducting this larger international interest exercise, which is called a G20. 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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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is en route Delhi for the G20 summit with the delegation of leading businessman, industrialists and technocrats of his country. The G20 summit will be held on 9th and 10th September.

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As part of the beautification drive for the upcoming G20 summit, Delhi has become a city of lights! Roads and parks along the route to the summit venue and even some other parts of the city where the delegates are expected to visit have started coming alive in bursts of colours post-sundown. Feast your eyes on this!

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Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi next week and Premier Li Qiang is set to represent China at the mega event on September 9th and 10th, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

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The G20 Summit today because all eyes will be on the crucial Summit this week. Several world leaders will gather and discuss key issues on the global economy but the meat in New Delhi is not only from its challenges it will be a test for New Delhi as a delegate game of diplomacy plays out well ahead of the summit the UK India trade deal seems to be in jeopardy.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the G-20 summit in New Delhi instead of Xi Jinping. This is the first time since 2013 that Xi is not attending the leaders' summit for G-20 nations.&nbsp;

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

Li Qiang's arrival in New Delhi G-20 is significant since he has been described as one of the "<a href="https://www.prcleader.org/post/li-qiang-versus-cai-qi-in-the-xi-jinping-leadership-checks-and-balances-with-ccp-characteristics?cid=052df198-0260-4432-8caf-fd015ba1ce3e">weakest premiers</a>" in the history of the Chinese Communist Party.&nbsp;

This is because somebody else is more powerful in Xi Jinping's scheme of things in China.&nbsp;

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Xi Jinping's chief of staff Cai Qi is deemed his closest aide and the second most powerful man in Beijing. Notably, the Chinese Communist Party's ruling hierarchy lacks female representation.

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Cai is also a member of the seven-member CCP Politburo Standing Committee, in charge of CCP’s Central Secretariat and Xi’s chief of staff. Thus, he serves a dual role as Politburo Standing Committee member and Xi’s chief of staff.

As director of the General Office of the CCP Central Committee, Cai is now responsible for managing the daily operations of the CCP central machine and for taking care of Xi’s everyday activities as well as his physical security, Chinese affairs expert Guoguang Wu wrote in a research paper.&nbsp;

<h2>Li Qiang to attend G-20 summit in Delhi: The bottom-line</h2>

Li Qiang's attendance at the G-20 summit instead of Xi Jinping is expected to aid New Delhi in keeping the summit's focus on larger geo-economic issues instead of bilateral Delhi-Beijing or Beijing-Washington ties.&nbsp;

Xi's absence from the G20 meeting follows the incident where he did not make a speech during the BRICS business forum. He was represented by Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao.

Meanwhile, the impasse in China-US ties showed signs of improvement with top American officials, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, climate envoy John Kerry, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, visiting China one after another over the past few months.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the G-20 summit in New Delhi instead of Xi Jinping. This is the first time since 2013 that Xi is not attending the leaders' summit for G-20 nations. What does it mean? Li Qiang's arrival in New Delhi G-20 is significant since he has been described as one of the "weakest premiers" in the history of the Chinese Communist Party. This is because somebody else is more powerful in Xi Jinping's scheme of things in China. Also read | The Capitals: New Delhi's test to ace the G-20 examp Xi Jinping's chief of staff Cai Qi is deemed his closest aide and the second most powerful man in Beijing. Notably, the Chinese Communist Party's ruling hierarchy lacks female representation. Also read | Chinese Premier Li Qiang to attend G20 Summit in India in place of Xi Jinping: Foreign ministry Cai is also a member of the seven-member CCP Politburo Standing Committee, in charge of CCP’s Central Secretariat and Xi’s chief of staff. Thus, he serves a dual role as Politburo Standing Committee member and Xi’s chief of staff. As director of the General Office of the CCP Central Committee, Cai is now responsible for managing the daily operations of the CCP central machine and for taking care of Xi’s everyday activities as well as his physical security, Chinese affairs expert Guoguang Wu wrote in a research paper. Li Qiang to attend G-20 summit in Delhi: The bottom-line Li Qiang's attendance at the G-20 summit instead of Xi Jinping is expected to aid New Delhi in keeping the summit's focus on larger geo-economic issues instead of bilateral Delhi-Beijing or Beijing-Washington ties. Xi's absence from the G20 meeting follows the incident where he did not make a speech during the BRICS business forum. He was represented by Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao. Meanwhile, the impasse in China-US ties showed signs of improvement with top American officials, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, climate envoy John Kerry, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, visiting China one after another over the past few months. 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.

Xi Jinping to send one of China's 'weakest premiers' to attend Delhi G20 summit

The G20 Summit is about to begin in a few days in New Delhi. However, a few urges are being made to disrupt the summit. A Khalistani separatist and Sikhs for Justice founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released an audio message urging Kashmiri Muslims to disrupt the G20 Summit.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shrugged off Pakistan and China's objections over G20 events being held in Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. PM Modi said that it is natural for India to hold G20 meetings in every part of the country.

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Nigeria is planning to apply for membership in the G20 bloc of major economies after concluding discussions on the risks and benefits of such a move, said a spokesperson of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday (September 3).

The president will leave to attend the G20 summit in India on Monday. He has been invited by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale.

Currently, South Africa is the only African country to be part of a grouping of the world's 20 most industrialised nations.

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"While Nigeria's membership of the G-20 is desirable, the government has embarked on wide-ranging consultations with a view to ascertaining the benefits and risks of membership," Ngelale said in a statement.

Tinubu's attendance was in part to further Nigeria's membership objective, he said.

Ngelale said on Friday that Tinubu will attend the G20 summit in order to promote foreign investment in Nigeria and to mobilise global capital to develop infrastructure.

Nigeria is currently struggling with record debt, weak currency, power shortage and double-digit inflation. The government is trying to encourage investment rather than relying on borrowing to create jobs.

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President Tinubu has embarked on the boldest reform in decades. The move has been welcomed by investors. However, the measures have brought more hardships to Nigerians who are already dealing with a cost of living crisis.

Tinubu will attend the G20 Summit with some of his cabinet members including foreign affairs, finance and trade ministers.

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Nigeria is planning to apply for membership in the G20 bloc of major economies after concluding discussions on the risks and benefits of such a move, said a spokesperson of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday (September 3).

Nigeria is planning to apply for membership in the G20 bloc of major economies after concluding discussions on the risks and benefits of such a move, said a spokesperson of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday (September 3). The president will leave to attend the G20 summit in India on Monday. He has been invited by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. Currently, South Africa is the only African country to be part of a grouping of the world's 20 most industrialised nations. Watch | Africa is top priority: Indian PM Modi on India's proposal for African Union's G20 membership × "While Nigeria's membership of the G-20 is desirable, the government has embarked on wide-ranging consultations with a view to ascertaining the benefits and risks of membership," Ngelale said in a statement. Tinubu's attendance was in part to further Nigeria's membership objective, he said. Ngelale said on Friday that Tinubu will attend the G20 summit in order to promote foreign investment in Nigeria and to mobilise global capital to develop infrastructure. Nigeria is currently struggling with record debt, weak currency, power shortage and double-digit inflation. The government is trying to encourage investment rather than relying on borrowing to create jobs. Also Read | Indian PM Modi sets the tone for UN Security Council reforms before hosting G20 leaders President Tinubu has embarked on the boldest reform in decades. The move has been welcomed by investors. However, the measures have brought more hardships to Nigerians who are already dealing with a cost of living crisis. Tinubu will attend the G20 Summit with some of his cabinet members including foreign affairs, finance and trade ministers. 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 ×

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong pitch for altering the approach on climate talks, from restrictive to constructive, and urged nations not to focus on “don't do this or that”.

In an interview to PTI ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit this weekend, the prime minister said there was no “one-size-fits-all” solution to fight climate change. The prime minister said India has left no stone unturned in meeting its climate goals despite accounting for less than five per cent of the cumulative emissions.

“So, we are certainly on track while also tailoring in various factors needed to ensure growth,” he said.

“We are perhaps the first among the G20 countries to have achieved our climate targets nine years ahead of the scheduled date,” the prime minister said.

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He said India's action against single-use plastic has been recognised across the world and has also made great strides in safe sanitation and cleanliness.

The prime minister said India has moved from being just a member of global efforts to playing a leading role in many initiatives.

“Our principle is simple – diversity is our best bet, whether in society or in terms of our energy mix. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions.

"Given the different pathways countries are on, our pathways for energy transition will be different,” he said to a question on progress on climate action targets in the post-Ukraine war era.

The prime minister said he was “extremely positive” about the future of the fight against climate change.

“We are working with other nations to alter the approach from a restrictive to a constructive approach. Rather than focusing purely on the approach of don't do this or that, we want to bring in an attitude that makes people and nations aware of what they can do and help them with that, in terms of finance, technology and other resources,” Modi said.

In response to a separate question, the prime minister said there have been many climate meetings over the decades, but despite the best intentions the discussions would end up revolving around who is to blame.

“But we took a positive and affirmative approach with a ‘can do' spirit. We set up the International Solar Alliance and took the initiative to bring countries together under the vision of ‘One World One Sun One Grid',” he said.

The prime minister said India also started the Coalition for Disaster Resilience so that countries across the world, especially developing countries, learn from each other and build infrastructure that is resilient even during disasters.

“We have also worked with small island nations of the world to further their interests, including under the Forum of India and Pacific Island Countries,” he said.

The prime minister said India has been making great progress in climate-centric initiatives as it had ramped up solar energy capacity 20-fold in just a few years.

“India is among the top four nations in the world in terms of wind energy. In the electric vehicle revolution, India is playing an important role in both innovation and adoption,” he said.

The prime minister said initiatives like the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure are bringing countries together for the planet.

He said the ISA has got a great response with over 100 countries joining it.

“Our Mission LiFE initiative focuses on Lifestyle for Environment. Today, in each society we have people who are health conscious. What they buy, what they eat, what they do – each decision is based on how it serves their health,” the prime minister said.

Modi said their choices are not only guided by how it will affect them today but also by the long-term impact.

“Similarly, people across the world can come together to become planet-conscious. Each lifestyle decision can be made based on what impact it will have on the planet in the long term,” the prime minister said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong pitch for altering the approach on climate talks, from restrictive to constructive, and urged nations not to focus on “don't do this or that”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong pitch for altering the approach on climate talks, from restrictive to constructive, and urged nations not to focus on “don't do this or that”. In an interview to PTI ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit this weekend, the prime minister said there was no “one-size-fits-all” solution to fight climate change. The prime minister said India has left no stone unturned in meeting its climate goals despite accounting for less than five per cent of the cumulative emissions. “So, we are certainly on track while also tailoring in various factors needed to ensure growth,” he said. “We are perhaps the first among the G20 countries to have achieved our climate targets nine years ahead of the scheduled date,” the prime minister said. Also read | Modi sets the tone for UN Security Council reforms before hosting G20 leaders He said India's action against single-use plastic has been recognised across the world and has also made great strides in safe sanitation and cleanliness. The prime minister said India has moved from being just a member of global efforts to playing a leading role in many initiatives. “Our principle is simple – diversity is our best bet, whether in society or in terms of our energy mix. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions. "Given the different pathways countries are on, our pathways for energy transition will be different,” he said to a question on progress on climate action targets in the post-Ukraine war era. The prime minister said he was “extremely positive” about the future of the fight against climate change. “We are working with other nations to alter the approach from a restrictive to a constructive approach. Rather than focusing purely on the approach of don't do this or that, we want to bring in an attitude that makes people and nations aware of what they can do and help them with that, in terms of finance, technology and other resources,” Modi said. In response to a separate question, the prime minister said there have been many climate meetings over the decades, but despite the best intentions the discussions would end up revolving around who is to blame. “But we took a positive and affirmative approach with a ‘can do' spirit. We set up the International Solar Alliance and took the initiative to bring countries together under the vision of ‘One World One Sun One Grid',” he said. The prime minister said India also started the Coalition for Disaster Resilience so that countries across the world, especially developing countries, learn from each other and build infrastructure that is resilient even during disasters. “We have also worked with small island nations of the world to further their interests, including under the Forum of India and Pacific Island Countries,” he said. The prime minister said India has been making great progress in climate-centric initiatives as it had ramped up solar energy capacity 20-fold in just a few years. “India is among the top four nations in the world in terms of wind energy. In the electric vehicle revolution, India is playing an important role in both innovation and adoption,” he said. The prime minister said initiatives like the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure are bringing countries together for the planet. He said the ISA has got a great response with over 100 countries joining it. “Our Mission LiFE initiative focuses on Lifestyle for Environment. Today, in each society we have people who are health conscious. What they buy, what they eat, what they do – each decision is based on how it serves their health,” the prime minister said. Modi said their choices are not only guided by how it will affect them today but also by the long-term impact. “Similarly, people across the world can come together to become planet-conscious. Each lifestyle decision can be made based on what impact it will have on the planet in the long term,” the prime minister said. 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.

Need to alter approach on climate action from restrictive to constructive: Indian PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a "natural by-product" of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with "corruption, casteism and communalism" having no place in our national life.

In an exclusive interview with PTI, the prime minister also stressed on the need for timely and clear communication of policy stance by central banks, and policy actions by each country in their fight against inflation so that it can prevent negative repercussions on others countries. 
 
While most advanced economies are facing an economic slowdown, chronic shortages, high inflation, and ageing populations, the Indian economy is acknowledged to be the fastest-growing large economy with the largest youth population. 
 
"For a long time in world history, India was one of the top economies of the world. Later, due to the impact of colonisation of various kinds, our global footprint was reduced," he said. 
 
"But now, India is again on the rise. The speed with which we jumped five spots, from the 10th largest economy to the fifth largest in less than a decade has conveyed the fact that India means business," he noted. 
 
Adding a fourth 'D' - development - to the 3Ds of democracy, demography and diversity, he said the period till 2047 is one of huge opportunity and "Indians who are living in this era have a great chance to lay a foundation for growth that will be remembered for the next thousand years." India's USD 3.39 trillion GDP overtook that of the UK in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, making it the fifth-largest economy in the world behind the US, China, Japan and Germany. 
 
In the three decades before 2014, Modi said, the country saw many governments that were unstable and therefore, unable to get much done. 
 
"But in the last few years, the people have given a decisive mandate [to BJP], which has led to a stable government, predictable policies and clarity in the overall direction," he said.

"This stability is the reason that over the past nine years, several reforms were brought in." These reforms, related to the economy, education, financial sector, banks, digitalisation, welfare, inclusion and social sector, have laid a strong foundation, and “growth is a natural by-product," he said.

The rapid and sustained progress made by India has evoked interest across the world and many countries have been "watching our growth story very closely."

"They are convinced that this progress is not an accident but is happening as a result of a clear, action-oriented roadmap of 'Reform, Perform, Transform'," he said. "For a long time, India was perceived as a nation of over one billion hungry stomachs. But now, India is being seen as a nation of over one billion aspirational minds, more than two billion skilled hands, and hundreds of millions of young people," he said. 
 
He noted that India is home to more than 100 unicorns, is the third-largest start-up hub and its space sector's achievements are being celebrated the world over. India is also breaking all previous records in almost every global sports event and more universities are entering the top rankings of the world year after year, he said. 
 
"With such momentum, I am positive that we will be in the top three economies in the near future," he said. 
 
"By 2047, I am sure that our country will be among the developed countries." Modi said that as a developed nation, the Indian economy will be even more inclusive and innovative, poor people will comprehensively win the battle against poverty, and the nation's health, education and social sector outcomes will be among the best in the world. 
 
"Corruption, casteism and communalism will have no place in our national life," he said. 
 
"The quality of life of our people will be on par with the best countries of the world. Most importantly, we will achieve all of this while caring for both nature and culture," he said. 
 
EY projects India's GDP to cross USD 5 trillion by 2028 to overtake both Japan and Germany. But the US economy is projected to still be nearly six times as large as the Indian economy. 
 
The prime minister said inflation is a key issue that the world faces.

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"Our G-20 Presidency engaged the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. It was recognised that timely and clear communication of policy stances by Central Banks is crucial. This can ensure that policies taken by each country to combat inflation do not lead to negative repercussions in other countries," he said. 
 
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has been targeting proposals to reduce incentives for tax planning and avoidance by limiting tax competition and changing where companies pay taxes.

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Pillar 1 of the OECD proposal expands a country's authority to tax profits from companies that make sales into their country but don't have a physical location there.

"This convention will allow countries and jurisdictions to move forward with historic, major reform of the international tax system," Modi said. "As you can see, there is substantial progress across many issues. 
 
This is also a result of the confidence that other partner countries have shown in India's Presidency."

In a recent report, Morgan Stanley called the nine years of Modi government transformational and listed bringing corporate tax at par with peers, infrastructure investment picking pace, rising collection of GST and the increasing share of digital transactions as a percentage of GDP as major initiatives.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a "natural by-product" of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with "corruption, casteism and communalism" having no place in our national life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a "natural by-product" of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with "corruption, casteism and communalism" having no place in our national life. In an exclusive interview with PTI, the prime minister also stressed on the need for timely and clear communication of policy stance by central banks, and policy actions by each country in their fight against inflation so that it can prevent negative repercussions on others countries. While most advanced economies are facing an economic slowdown, chronic shortages, high inflation, and ageing populations, the Indian economy is acknowledged to be the fastest-growing large economy with the largest youth population. "For a long time in world history, India was one of the top economies of the world. Later, due to the impact of colonisation of various kinds, our global footprint was reduced," he said. "But now, India is again on the rise. The speed with which we jumped five spots, from the 10th largest economy to the fifth largest in less than a decade has conveyed the fact that India means business," he noted. Adding a fourth 'D' - development - to the 3Ds of democracy, demography and diversity, he said the period till 2047 is one of huge opportunity and "Indians who are living in this era have a great chance to lay a foundation for growth that will be remembered for the next thousand years." India's USD 3.39 trillion GDP overtook that of the UK in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, making it the fifth-largest economy in the world behind the US, China, Japan and Germany. In the three decades before 2014, Modi said, the country saw many governments that were unstable and therefore, unable to get much done. "But in the last few years, the people have given a decisive mandate [to BJP], which has led to a stable government, predictable policies and clarity in the overall direction," he said. "This stability is the reason that over the past nine years, several reforms were brought in." These reforms, related to the economy, education, financial sector, banks, digitalisation, welfare, inclusion and social sector, have laid a strong foundation, and “growth is a natural by-product," he said. The rapid and sustained progress made by India has evoked interest across the world and many countries have been "watching our growth story very closely." "They are convinced that this progress is not an accident but is happening as a result of a clear, action-oriented roadmap of 'Reform, Perform, Transform'," he said. "For a long time, India was perceived as a nation of over one billion hungry stomachs. But now, India is being seen as a nation of over one billion aspirational minds, more than two billion skilled hands, and hundreds of millions of young people," he said. He noted that India is home to more than 100 unicorns, is the third-largest start-up hub and its space sector's achievements are being celebrated the world over. India is also breaking all previous records in almost every global sports event and more universities are entering the top rankings of the world year after year, he said. "With such momentum, I am positive that we will be in the top three economies in the near future," he said. "By 2047, I am sure that our country will be among the developed countries." Modi said that as a developed nation, the Indian economy will be even more inclusive and innovative, poor people will comprehensively win the battle against poverty, and the nation's health, education and social sector outcomes will be among the best in the world. "Corruption, casteism and communalism will have no place in our national life," he said. "The quality of life of our people will be on par with the best countries of the world. Most importantly, we will achieve all of this while caring for both nature and culture," he said. EY projects India's GDP to cross USD 5 trillion by 2028 to overtake both Japan and Germany. But the US economy is projected to still be nearly six times as large as the Indian economy. The prime minister said inflation is a key issue that the world faces. Also read | Modi sets the tone for UN Security Council reforms before hosting G20 leaders "Our G-20 Presidency engaged the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. It was recognised that timely and clear communication of policy stances by Central Banks is crucial. This can ensure that policies taken by each country to combat inflation do not lead to negative repercussions in other countries," he said. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has been targeting proposals to reduce incentives for tax planning and avoidance by limiting tax competition and changing where companies pay taxes. Also watch | India's G20 presidency: what to expect? × Pillar 1 of the OECD proposal expands a country's authority to tax profits from companies that make sales into their country but don't have a physical location there. "This convention will allow countries and jurisdictions to move forward with historic, major reform of the international tax system," Modi said. "As you can see, there is substantial progress across many issues. This is also a result of the confidence that other partner countries have shown in India's Presidency." In a recent report, Morgan Stanley called the nine years of Modi government transformational and listed bringing corporate tax at par with peers, infrastructure investment picking pace, rising collection of GST and the increasing share of digital transactions as a percentage of GDP as major initiatives. 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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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of G-20 leaders' summit in New Delhi, called for reform of the United Nations to match the changing geo-economic realities of the world and ensure representation of voices that matter.

Modi's call resonates with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, who during last month's BRICS summit in Johannesburg called for reforms in the&nbsp;United Nations Security Council.

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In an exclusive interview to the Press Trust of India, Modi said the G20 is one of the institutions that is being looked at with "hope" by many countries as the world is looking for actions and outcomes, "no matter where they come from."

India will host the annual summit of the influential grouping in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. 
 
"Today's world is a multipolar world where institutions are extremely important for a rules-based order that is fair and sensitive to all concerns. However, institutions can retain relevance only when they change with the times," the prime minister said. 
 
"A mid-20th century approach cannot serve the world in the 21st century. So, our international institutions need to recognise changing realities, expand their decision-making forums, relook at their priorities and ensure representation of voices that matter," he said. 
 
"When this is not done on time, then smaller or regional forums begin to attain more importance," Modi said in the 80-minute interview. 
 
"The G20 is certainly one of the institutions that is being looked at with hope by many countries. Because the world is looking for actions and outcomes, no matter where they come from,"&nbsp;PM Modi said while noting&nbsp;that India's presidency of the G-20 has come at such a juncture.

<h2>India a growth engine of the world: Modi</h2>

"In this context, India's position within the global framework becomes especially pertinent. As a diverse nation, the Mother of Democracy, the home to one of the world's largest populations of youth, and the growth engine of the world, India has a lot to contribute to the shaping of the future of the world," he said. 
 
"The G20 has provided a platform for India to further its human-centric vision and also collaboratively work towards innovative solutions to problems that are faced by humanity as a whole."

India has been pressing for reform of the United Nations, especially the UN Security Council.

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New Delhi has been particularly upset over lack of any meaningful movement forward in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform. India, along with Brazil, Germany and Japan is part of the G4 grouping that seeks reforms in the United Nations.

India is a strong contender for a permanent membership at the UN Security Council (UNSC). 
 
At present, the UNSC comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent member countries which are elected for a two-year term by the General Assembly of the UN. 
 
The five permanent members are Russia, the UK, China, France and the United States and these countries can veto any substantive resolution.

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of G-20 leaders' summit in New Delhi, called for reform of the United Nations to match the changing geo-economic realities of the world and ensure representation of voices that matter.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of G-20 leaders' summit in New Delhi, called for reform of the United Nations to match the changing geo-economic realities of the world and ensure representation of voices that matter. Modi's call resonates with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, who during last month's BRICS summit in Johannesburg called for reforms in the United Nations Security Council. Also read | South Africa's President Ramaphosa calls for UNSC reform, sets pitch for BRICS expansion In an exclusive interview to the Press Trust of India, Modi said the G20 is one of the institutions that is being looked at with "hope" by many countries as the world is looking for actions and outcomes, "no matter where they come from." India will host the annual summit of the influential grouping in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. "Today's world is a multipolar world where institutions are extremely important for a rules-based order that is fair and sensitive to all concerns. However, institutions can retain relevance only when they change with the times," the prime minister said. "A mid-20th century approach cannot serve the world in the 21st century. So, our international institutions need to recognise changing realities, expand their decision-making forums, relook at their priorities and ensure representation of voices that matter," he said. "When this is not done on time, then smaller or regional forums begin to attain more importance," Modi said in the 80-minute interview. "The G20 is certainly one of the institutions that is being looked at with hope by many countries. Because the world is looking for actions and outcomes, no matter where they come from," PM Modi said while noting that India's presidency of the G-20 has come at such a juncture. India a growth engine of the world: Modi "In this context, India's position within the global framework becomes especially pertinent. As a diverse nation, the Mother of Democracy, the home to one of the world's largest populations of youth, and the growth engine of the world, India has a lot to contribute to the shaping of the future of the world," he said. "The G20 has provided a platform for India to further its human-centric vision and also collaboratively work towards innovative solutions to problems that are faced by humanity as a whole." India has been pressing for reform of the United Nations, especially the UN Security Council. Also read | India's G20 presidency: what to expect? × New Delhi has been particularly upset over lack of any meaningful movement forward in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform. India, along with Brazil, Germany and Japan is part of the G4 grouping that seeks reforms in the United Nations. India is a strong contender for a permanent membership at the UN Security Council (UNSC). At present, the UNSC comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent member countries which are elected for a two-year term by the General Assembly of the UN. The five permanent members are Russia, the UK, China, France and the United States and these countries can veto any substantive resolution. (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.

Indian PM Modi sets the tone for UN Security Council reforms before hosting G20 leaders

The effective measures are being undertaken by the fire service department in Delhi which is revolutionizing safety measures ahead of the G20 Summit.

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The countdown has begun to the G20 summit. As World leaders make their way to New Delhi, the task before India is to ensure that the summit isn't hijacked by any particular issue. India must also ensure that issues relevant to South Asia find their way into the discussions.

G20 Summit: The big tasks before India as it hosts world leaders

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

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed for “mutual trust” and "democratic values",&nbsp;while speaking of supply chain disruptions during the Covid19 pandemic, indirectly pointing at China, The Times of India reported.

The PM claimed that the Covid-19 pandemic brought about permanent changes in the world, without specifically referring to China. Addressing a B20 meeting, PM Modi pointed out that a market can only be profitable when the interests of producers and consumers are balanced. He further emphasised that the same is true for countries, saying that nations cannot be treated solely as markets.

“It will harm even the producing countries sooner or later. Making everyone equal partners in progress is the way forward,” The Times of India quoted him as saying.

PM Modi's statement, ,coming days after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping on the margins of the BRICS conference in Johannesburg, indicated India’s unease with its eastern neighbour amid rising tensions at the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;

As businesses want to diversify their manufacturing bases and lessen their reliance on China, India has recently tried to present itself as an appealing investment destination.

Modi also warned of a new form of colonialism over the control of critical and rare minerals.

“We are experiencing this challenge in critical minerals, rare earth. These are available in large quantities in some places and are missing in other places. But the entire mankind needs it. Those who have it and do not see it as a global responsibility, then it will promote a new model of colonialism,” he said.

He advocated for taking an “integrated approach” to cryptocurrencies, a topic that India has prioritised&nbsp;for the upcoming G20 summit in September. He also touched upon the need for a global framework on cryptocurrency, which would cater to the interests of all stakeholders.

PM Modi also raised issues about artificial intelligence, adding that&nbsp;some ethical questions needed to be addressed. In order to discover a solution, the Indian PM maintained that governments and the international business community must ensure proper attention towards ethical AI.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed for “mutual trust” and "democratic values", while speaking of supply chain disruptions during the Covid19 pandemic, indirectly pointing at China, The Times of India reported.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed for “mutual trust” and "democratic values", while speaking of supply chain disruptions during the Covid19 pandemic, indirectly pointing at China, The Times of India reported. The PM claimed that the Covid-19 pandemic brought about permanent changes in the world, without specifically referring to China. Addressing a B20 meeting, PM Modi pointed out that a market can only be profitable when the interests of producers and consumers are balanced. He further emphasised that the same is true for countries, saying that nations cannot be treated solely as markets. “It will harm even the producing countries sooner or later. Making everyone equal partners in progress is the way forward,” The Times of India quoted him as saying. PM Modi's statement, ,coming days after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping on the margins of the BRICS conference in Johannesburg, indicated India’s unease with its eastern neighbour amid rising tensions at the Line of Actual Control. As businesses want to diversify their manufacturing bases and lessen their reliance on China, India has recently tried to present itself as an appealing investment destination. Modi also warned of a new form of colonialism over the control of critical and rare minerals. “We are experiencing this challenge in critical minerals, rare earth. These are available in large quantities in some places and are missing in other places. But the entire mankind needs it. Those who have it and do not see it as a global responsibility, then it will promote a new model of colonialism,” he said. He advocated for taking an “integrated approach” to cryptocurrencies, a topic that India has prioritised for the upcoming G20 summit in September. He also touched upon the need for a global framework on cryptocurrency, which would cater to the interests of all stakeholders. PM Modi also raised issues about artificial intelligence, adding that some ethical questions needed to be addressed. In order to discover a solution, the Indian PM maintained that governments and the international business community must ensure proper attention towards ethical AI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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As the G20 Summit comes closer, here are the updates on who is attending and who is not. Chinese President Xi Jinping would likely skip the New Delhi G20 Summit. Li Qiang to attend from China. There is still no official confirmation from Beijing or New Delhi yet. G20 will have the Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and he will be representing Russia and President Putin here. The latest leader to confirm her participation is US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who will be making her fourth visit to India in 10 months.

Xi might skip G20 summit, FM Lavrov from Russia & Treasury secretary Yellen from US to attend

As Brazil prepares to assume the G20 Chair in 2024, the country's ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega, has expressed optimism about the role of India in bridging global divides. Ambassador Felix commended India's expertise in fostering unity amidst challenges, particularly regarding the G7-Russia-China dynamics at the G20 grouping and the possibility of a joint statement. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "India's Chairmanship has shown real expertise in trying to bridge those differences. Brazil, I think, perhaps will benefit from the efforts India has been making in addressing this divide".

G20's next chair Brazil pins hope on India as Ambassador Felix cites efforts on joint statement

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