The capital of New Delhi is ready with its preparations for the G20 Summit and the countdown has begun. A public holiday has been announced on the days of the summit. What more is in store for the world leaders?

Gravitas: New Delhi prepares to welcome the G20 Summit

Ahead of the G20 summit that India will be hosting, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator of India's G20 Presidency, has reiterated New Delhi's steadfast commitment to inclusive global governance and its unwavering support for the Global South. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Shringla articulated India's perspective on the presence of the African Union at the G20 grouping, emphasizing that, "In the realm of global governance, it's imperative that international organizations represent the realities of the 21st century."

G20 Summit: 'Preparations for the G20 started well'

Why is Xi Jinping skipping the G20 summit? Is it because of India's support towards Taiwan? Does the visit of India's Ex-Defence Chiefs to Taipei has anything to do with the cancellation? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Is this why Xi Jinping skipping the G20 summit?

Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, has expressed her elation about India hosting the G20 Summit while emphasizing New Delhi's nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by the diverse 56 countries within the Commonwealth community. She also praised India's accomplishment in its lunar mission, Chandrayaan 3 and India's digital revolution. Watch to know more in this interview.

Commonwealth Secretary-General praises India's G20 leadership and lunar triumph

India is all set to welcome global leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 & 10. 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.

Janet Yellen to attend G20 meet in India

Ahead of G20 summit, India's Chief Coordinator Shringla emphasises on global South focus

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!

G20 Summit: Delhi lights up!

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: India is all set to welcome global leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 & 10. 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.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to attend G20 summit in India

Hospitals under the Central and Delhi governments are preparing for the upcoming G20 Summit. Dedicated helplines, disaster wards, and corridors for patients are being created.

G20 Summit 2023: How are Delhi hospitals preparing for the Summit?

Massive security arrangements have been put in place as India gears up for the G20 Summit next week. New Delhi will be declared a controlled Zone from the September 8th to the 10th when several heads of state and governments will be attending the meetings. However, Delhi police have denied that the city would be placed under a lockdown. All commercial establishments in the New Delhi district will be closed.

Delhi police: No lockdown in New Delhi, residents urged to use metro trains during G20 summit

The revised "standard map" that China just unveiled has caused controversy because it includes disputed South China Sea islands as well as Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan, and other controversial territories. The release, which took place on August 28, has sparked new international tensions and reopened old ones. DISCLAIMER: THIS MAP IS INACCURATE. IT VIOLATES INTERNATIONALLY VIOLATED BORDERS.

Chinese map lays claim over territories of neighbouring countries

India's Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the government was calling a Special Session of Parliament. The minister said that the special session will have 5 sittings and will be held between September 18 and 22.

Modi government could bring key reforms in special session

China Map Controversy: Xi Jinping to skip G20 Summit in New Delhi?

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.

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". While India will be hosting the G20 summit in September, Brazil, who is the next chair of the grouping, will be hosting the summit year. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of the G20's focus on global concerns while acknowledging geopolitical realities such as the Ukrainian conflict. "The G20 should focus without prejudice on the geopolitical realities we are living in... addressing the concerns of the majority of humanity," he remarked. Commenting on India's upcoming G20 summit in September, Ambassador Felix praised India's leadership, objectivity, and commitment to consensus-building. He highlighted the advantage Brazil would have in building upon India's presidency, ensuring a strong and fruitful chairmanship in 2024. Ambassador Felix also underscored the potential of the India-Brazil relationship in defence and industrial collaboration. "The relationship provides the basis for a more profound debate and discussion in the defence area... synergies can be explored," he said. Full interview. WION: India will be hosting the G20 summit, it is a matter of a few days now. How do you see the Indian presidency of the G-20 grouping? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: First and foremost, thank you for inviting me to this interview. I have only words of praise for the Indian chairmanship. I think India shows leadership and objectivity and a sense of consensus-building should be the underlying motivation for conducting such a presidency. So in Brazil, we will have the luck of building a very solid chair ship. So I think that this is to our advantage, the next Presidency of the G 20. WION: Brazil will be the next president of the G 20 grouping. There will be an official handing over ceremony as well. So what will be the key priorities for Brazil as the chair of the G 20 grouping? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Well, I think the first and foremost, is putting at the center of the discussions of the G 20, the three dimensions of sustainable development which is economic, social, and environmental. I think that this has been now for more than 30 years the pillars of international climate law. And sometimes these three dimensions do not get addressed in a balanced way as we think it should be. I think a second priority would be advancing the process of reform of multilateral organizations, so that they become more inclusive, so that the basic interest and agenda of the global south be mainstreamed and 3rd I think is financing. And Brazil in this case, would like to see, to promote synergy between the Sherpa and the financial tracks, in order to develop creative financial instruments in order to address the new realities of the developing countries, the global South. After the pandemic, economic recovery has been quite uneven throughout the world. I think developing countries are fighting budgetary tightness, difficulties in servicing debt. So that rescheduling, I think new concessional efforts should also be included in this package of reform of the financial institutions. And also of course, advancing the gender agenda and so that the fighting for, for more balanced in women's contribution to society, to the economy, and also fighting violence & gender violence. WION: A lot of similarities, in many senses, you have used the term global south - something that India has been also focusing on. So how do you see India focusing on issues like these as well, like of course global south, inclusion of African Union in the grouping that has received a lot of support, especially at the BRICS summit. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Right, right. You're right. I think we have been lucky because we have been having successive chair ships of the G 20 - Indonesia, India and Brazil and if I'm not mistaken, the next country will be South Africa. So I think it contributes to consolidating the mainstreaming, the development of the global south agenda in the world discussion. So I think we are very lucky in having a string of emerging countries presiding over the G20. WION: How hopeful you are, sir, for a joint statement during the Indian presidency of the G 20 grouping because we know there's a division in the grouping G7 versus Russia and China. So are you hopeful that there will be a joint statement this time because it impacts your presidency as well? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Well, I think that the Indian Chair ship has been showing real expertise in trying to bridge those differences. Of course, they are challenging differences. Brazil, I think perhaps will benefit from the efforts India has been making in addressing this divide. Perhaps we are going to reap the results of those efforts. But I think that the G20 should focus without prejudice of the geopolitical realities we are living in. The Ukrainian conflict, which Brazil condemned clearly in the multilateral fora, but we should also see G 20, addressing the great concerns of the majority of humanity. So we are hopeful that these bridges can be built over this divide. WION: So now moving on to BRICS, you're part of the BRICS grouping, how do you see the summit outcomes, the summit that happened in South Africa, that had one of the key outcomes as the expansion of the grouping as well? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Well, I think that one of the main takeaways of this summit is certainly the expansion of BRICS. I think the fact that 30 or more countries have shown interest, concrete interest in joining BRICS speaks in and of itself. In fact, we see countries looking for more multipolarity, more inclusiveness, having more interest in benefiting from new spaces or additional spaces of dialogue of consensus building. So, BRICS offers the global south this opportunity. I think this is very important. And, of course, BRICS has always and once again voiced its interest for the reform of the multilateral institutions of governance. And this is a key factor in attracting the countries of the global south. So for our expansion, strengths are BRICS updates, BRICS in the sense of being a group more prepared with more legitimacy to cope with the global challenges, which in our multi-global challenges is right. WION: So you were the Sou Sherpa as well, for the BRICS grouping for Brazil. If you can talk about the conversations that are happening in terms of where BRICS sees itself, at a time of great geopolitical flux. How do you see this group being a fact of stability at a time when we feel a lot of distress? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Well, I was a former sherpa of BRICS for almost two years and a half. What I think, that behind closed doors we can see the true dynamics of the discussions and I would call these dynamics inclusive dynamics. Brazil, of course, discussions were also very intense. But at the end of the day, there was a common sense that consensus was the key, the key issue, the key basis for maintaining the group together, so Brazil, for example, always at the end of the discussions of the negotiations of a joint statement, Brazil could recognize Brazil in terms of language and themes, which were included in the joint statement. So I think this culture of BRICS, the tradition of consensus building is very important, in the days we live. It shows also that the expansion of BRICS as I said before, that the group has been able to, to update itself in terms of membership also and geographical diversity, for that matter, because of course, we have six countries coming from Latin America, Middle East, Asia, Africa. WION: Now moving on to the bilateral aspect, how do you see India Brazil relationship going forward? How do you see this relationship in terms of its substantive portion of discussion? And also, are we looking at some kind of conversation on trading in the national currencies because this is something that India is really pushing and also in connecting the payment systems of the two countries? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Well, let me just say take a step. Before I answer your question, in your previous question, you observed that I was a former Sherpa. The experience of being a former Sou Sherpa made me a firm believer in Brazil-Indian bilateral relations in more than one dimension. But I think focusing on the dimension you're interested now. I think the two countries have developed throughout those many years. 2 countries developed a mutual trust when you coordinate for 70 years and based on shared values and also common perceptions of the global challenges. We develop trust and trust is a keyword here, I would say is a keyword. So trust plus the sheer size of both countries in terms of GDP and population, natural resources, biodiversity, and so on and so forth, I think make the two countries very strong, make can make the two countries mainstays of the big global discussions when it comes to this very complex challenges we face these days. And of course, we are worried as India is worried about maintaining the trade flows open. And in this respect, we voiced in our BRICS statement, our concern that environmental issues could be the basis for the next wave of protectionism. I'm not saying that environmental concerns should not be reflected in trade law. But when you bring in environmental concerns to trade law, you should also bring the principles underlying climate change law being common, but differentiated responsibilities, historical responsibilities for global warming, and we not we are not seeing those new, those new regulatory schemes being developed by the developed world as really taking on board climate and environmental concerns, as conceived and discussed in the climate change or for that matter, environmental negotiation and negotiating forum. WION: Essentially, the relationship hinges on many things. One, of course, looks like the defence relationship. In fact, even as we speak, the commander of the Brazilian Army is here in India. So what kind of cooperation are we looking for when it comes to the defence relationship India is very keen when it comes to its own defence equipment being brought by countries including Tejas and other missile systems. If you have any update on that, are you interested in India's Tejas? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Yes, yes, very much. What I can of course share with you because these discussions going on are delicate, sensitive discussions. But what I can tell you is, as I said before, the basis of trust is based on a very long history of bilateral relationships. The relationship provides the basis of having a more profound debate, discussion and relations in the defence area. Brazil has a strong industrial base. Of course, India has a very strong industrial defence base. And there can be synergies which can be explored. I think, for example, concerning aeroplanes, concerning missiles, and so on and so forth. And so we think, in connecting the industrial defence basis, I hope to hold a lot of promise WION: So we could see some kind of major, perhaps buying from the Indian side. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: The key word when it comes to our cooperation and relations in terms of defence, as well as in other areas. I think the key word is partnership in the sense, that we want to sell to India, or India wants to sell to Brazil, but we want to be partners. I think this is another keyword here. WION: Both countries also partners in reforming the United Nations Security Council. Are you hopeful that one day there will be a reform and both Brazil and India could become permanent members of a grouping that is stuck in the world of the 1940s? Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega: Yes, as you said, I think I couldn't agree, the world, the multilateral governance institutions are stuck in terms of structure and they say the decision-making process in 1945 as a matter of fact. So, if you cannot manage to discuss the reform of the UN system, including us and most importantly, the Security Council. We will, we're afraid that we're seeing, we will see the international multilateral governance institutions more and more non-responsive to the great challenges of the world and not reflecting the majority of humanity's aspirations. So I think it's very important, we are hopeful that this can be carried out of course, perhaps not in the near future. But in the future, this can be concretized. 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's next chair Brazil pins hope on India as Ambassador Felix cites efforts on joint statement

In an interesting update on how India is of course preparing for the G20 Summit that is to be held in a few days The security teams are ensuring that the capital New Delhi is completely safe when it comes to safety for the delegates who will be arriving in the Indian capital.

Langur cutouts: Unique defence against mischievous monkey population

In a resounding show of support, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov has lauded India's impending G20 Presidency as a pivotal milestone in the current year. Alipov affirmed, "We have been very closely engaged with the Indian presidency and with member countries on the agenda that India has proposed." He stressed Russia's firm endorsement of India's priorities and expressed enthusiasm for its emphasis on bolstering the global south's role in world affairs. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Alipov underlined Russia's backing of the initiative to grant full-time membership to the African Union within the G20. He articulated, "We have supported the initiative to make the African Union a full-time member of the G20."

'India's G20 Presidency elevates role of 'Global South' in World affairs,' says Russian Ambassador

Chinese President XI Jinping is likely to skip the G20 Summit in India next week.

Xi Jinping to skip G20 Summit in New Delhi?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip a summit of G20 leaders in India next week. Quoting sources, news agency Reuters stated Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing at the summit. Chinese aggression has sparked clashes along the mostly rugged, mountainous border, known as the line of actual control. Amid Xi Jinping's irrational territorial ambitions, both sides have increasingly militarised their border policies and shown no indication of backing down. The situation on the border remains tense due to China's violation of norms. Beijing and New Delhi are hardening their positions on either side of the line of actual control. India is firm, and peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential. New Delhi says it is fully prepared and committed to protecting sovereignty and dignity. The G20 members represent around 85% cent of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. To know more watch this interview with the professor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr Srikanth Kondapalli.

Resolution of border issues remains elusive as Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 summit

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China for the Belt and Road Forum in October. The visit would be Putin's first since his arrest warrant was issued against the Russian President for alleged war crimes which the Kremlin has vehemently denied.

Putin to skip G20 in India, visit China for Belt and Road forum

As India hosts the G20 delegates, the national capital New Delhi extends a verdant welcome with meticulous preparations. Over 80 diverse plant species and 600,000 flower pots adorn the landscape, reflecting the country's commitment to sustainability and hospitality.

Delhi Prepares for a Green Welcome For G20

In a resounding show of support, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov has lauded India's impending G20 presidency as a pivotal milestone in the current year. Alipov affirmed, "We have been very closely engaged with the Indian presidency and with member countries on the agenda that India has proposed.

Russian Ambassador Alipov commends India's G20 presidency, hopeful on joint statement; slams US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not invited at the G20 summit organised by India in New Delhi. Do you know the reason behind it? Watch this video to find out.

G20 Summit 2023: Why is Ukraine’s Zelensky not invited to the New Delhi Summit?

A new IMF report revealed that Saudi Arabia has been spending a staggering $7,000 per person on fuel subsidies, marking the highest in the G20 group over the last two years.

Saudi Arabia leads G20 in $7,000 per person fuel subsidies

There's already a lot of Buzz around the G20 where Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi due to be held on the 9th and the 10th of September. Previously he did not attend the two-day BRICS Summit in Johannesburg either and now, President Putin informed India's prime minister Narendra Modi that Moscow will be represented by foreign minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russia's President to not attend September G20 Summit in India

More than 25 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will convene at the G20 Summit on September 9-10 in the Indian capital New Delhi.

This marks India's inaugural hosting of the summit since the grouping initiated summit-level meetings in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

A formidable gathering of 18 countries, who are members of the grouping, will be represented at the leaders' level.

These prominent leaders include Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chinese President Xi Jinping, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden, President of the European Council Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen.

At the forthcoming summit, all but two countries will be represented by their leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin's absence will be filled by his foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov.

Similarly, Mexico's delegation will be led by Minister of Economy Raquel Buenrostro Sanchez. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, except for the Riyadh Virtual G20 summit in 2020, has traditionally opted for ministerial-level representation.

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Notably, Mexico's presence has been consistent at this level, with its foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard representing the nation at the Bali G20 summit in 2022, the Italy G20 summit in 2021, and the Osaka G20 summit in 2019.

Chinese President Xi's arrival in Delhi for the summit follows an informal conversation with Indian PM Narendra Modi, amid the tense situation at the Line of Actual Control. Xi's last India visit was the 2019 informal summit in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. President Biden's visit to India, from September 7&nbsp;to 10, includes G20 participation. The White House, while announcing the visit, hailed PM Modi's G20 leadership and reaffirmed the US commitment to the premier economic cooperation forum.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's G20 presence aligns with a September 11 state visit. Notably, Indonesian President Widodo arrives just after ASEAN summit talks in which PM Modi will be participating in person from 6-7 September, underlining India's diplomatic engagement.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Delhi visit comes post-BRICS summit, spotlighting BRICS' expanded role.

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Notably, Japanese, Australian, Italian, and German leaders had earlier visited the Indian capital this year, marking their unique rendezvous with Delhi.

For UK's Rishi Sunak, the first Indian-origin prime minister, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, this marks their inaugural Delhi visit since assuming office last year.

Additionally, India's outreach extends to include leaders from nine nations who have been invited.

These are Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and Mauritius' PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth are among the invited guests, joined by Netherlands' PM Mark Rutte, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong, Spain's President Pedro Sanchez, UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, and Oman's Deputy PM Sayyid Asad Bin Tariq Al Said who is also the personal representative for the Sultan. The Indonesian President represents ASEAN as its chair, while Egypt's President shoulders representation for the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD.

With India's advocacy for the African Union's integration into the G20 consortium, Azali Assoumani, Chairperson of the African Union who is also the President of Comoros, will take part in the summit.

In total, the Delhi summit will witness the presence of 27 heads of state/government, complemented by three representatives at the ministerial/personal representative echelon.

Leaders of pivotal multilateral organisations will also grace the occasion, including WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, World Bank President Ajay Banga, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, OECD Secretary-General Mathias Hubert Paul Cormann, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, ILO Director-General Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, ISA Director General Ajay Mathur, CDRI Director General Amit Prothi, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, and Chair of the Financial Stability Board, Klaas Knot.

Altogether, this illustrious assemblage will comprise 41 influential figures, including world leaders and heads of top-tier institutions, convened under the leadership of Indian PM Modi in his capacity as the G20 grouping's&nbsp;chair.

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More than 25 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will convene at the G20 Summit on September 9-10 in the Indian capital New Delhi.

More than 25 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will convene at the G20 Summit on September 9-10 in the Indian capital New Delhi. This marks India's inaugural hosting of the summit since the grouping initiated summit-level meetings in response to the 2008 financial crisis. A formidable gathering of 18 countries, who are members of the grouping, will be represented at the leaders' level. These prominent leaders include Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chinese President Xi Jinping, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden, President of the European Council Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen. At the forthcoming summit, all but two countries will be represented by their leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin's absence will be filled by his foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov. Similarly, Mexico's delegation will be led by Minister of Economy Raquel Buenrostro Sanchez. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, except for the Riyadh Virtual G20 summit in 2020, has traditionally opted for ministerial-level representation. G20 Summit in Delhi: 6% of normal domestic operations to be impacted over 3 days: IGI Airport Notably, Mexico's presence has been consistent at this level, with its foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard representing the nation at the Bali G20 summit in 2022, the Italy G20 summit in 2021, and the Osaka G20 summit in 2019. Chinese President Xi's arrival in Delhi for the summit follows an informal conversation with Indian PM Narendra Modi, amid the tense situation at the Line of Actual Control. Xi's last India visit was the 2019 informal summit in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. President Biden's visit to India, from September 7 to 10, includes G20 participation. The White House, while announcing the visit, hailed PM Modi's G20 leadership and reaffirmed the US commitment to the premier economic cooperation forum. Also read | B20 Summit 2023: PM Modi stresses need for global framework on cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's G20 presence aligns with a September 11 state visit. Notably, Indonesian President Widodo arrives just after ASEAN summit talks in which PM Modi will be participating in person from 6-7 September, underlining India's diplomatic engagement. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Delhi visit comes post-BRICS summit, spotlighting BRICS' expanded role. Also read | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to arrive on state visit soon after G20 Summit in India Notably, Japanese, Australian, Italian, and German leaders had earlier visited the Indian capital this year, marking their unique rendezvous with Delhi. For UK's Rishi Sunak, the first Indian-origin prime minister, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, this marks their inaugural Delhi visit since assuming office last year. Additionally, India's outreach extends to include leaders from nine nations who have been invited. These are Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and Mauritius' PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth are among the invited guests, joined by Netherlands' PM Mark Rutte, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong, Spain's President Pedro Sanchez, UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, and Oman's Deputy PM Sayyid Asad Bin Tariq Al Said who is also the personal representative for the Sultan. The Indonesian President represents ASEAN as its chair, while Egypt's President shoulders representation for the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD. With India's advocacy for the African Union's integration into the G20 consortium, Azali Assoumani, Chairperson of the African Union who is also the President of Comoros, will take part in the summit. In total, the Delhi summit will witness the presence of 27 heads of state/government, complemented by three representatives at the ministerial/personal representative echelon. Leaders of pivotal multilateral organisations will also grace the occasion, including WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, World Bank President Ajay Banga, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, OECD Secretary-General Mathias Hubert Paul Cormann, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, ILO Director-General Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, ISA Director General Ajay Mathur, CDRI Director General Amit Prothi, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, and Chair of the Financial Stability Board, Klaas Knot. Altogether, this illustrious assemblage will comprise 41 influential figures, including world leaders and heads of top-tier institutions, convened under the leadership of Indian PM Modi in his capacity as the G20 grouping's chair. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

G20 Summit: Biden, Xi, Erdogan among 25+ world leaders to be present at Delhi high table

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China for the Belt and Road Forum in October, Bloomberg reported while citing three people with knowledge of the matter. The visit would be Putin's first since an arrest warrant was issued against the Russian president for alleged war crimes, which the Kremlin has vehemently denied.

Preparations are now underway in Moscow for Putin's visit as Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly accepted Chinese leader Xi Jinping's invitation for the top flagship project of his presidency.&nbsp;

<h2>Putin will not visit India for G-20 but will visit China for BRI forum?</h2>

That's pretty much it. Vladimir Putin, in a telephonic conversation with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, cited his "busy schedule" and said that his main focus is still the "special military operation" in Ukraine for his inability to attend the G-20 summit in New Delhi in September.

Another facet of the discourse remains that New Delhi has vehemently opposed the G20 summit to emerge as a forum for focus on war in Ukraine, saying that it's a "geo-economic" platform and that the "(UN) Security Council" exists for conflict resolutions.

Putin in the New Delhi G-20 summit would have made him and by extension the war in Ukraine the top focus of a crucial multilateral meeting.

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Secondly, Putin is reportedly willing to visit countries where his security service can completely guarantee his safety, and China is one of those places, according to two people cited by Bloomberg.

Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in July that Putin planned to visit China for the forum, while Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said that China had invited the Russian leader as the "main guest" at the event, the state-run TASS news service reported in May.

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In March 2023, The Hague-based International Criminal Court issued a warrant against Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Globally, a total of 123 nations are signatories to the Rome Statute of International Criminal Court which makes them bound to act on the orders passed by the court.&nbsp;

China and India are not signatories to the Rome Statute.&nbsp;

In last week's BRICS summit, Russia was represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov instead of Vladimir Putin. Pretoria is a signatory to the Rome Statute, meaning that it was supposed to comply with the order to arrest Putin.&nbsp;

Since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has only visited neighbouring countries and Iran.

Putin last visited China right before the beginning of the war in Ukraine when he attended the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and held talks with Xi Jinping at which the two sides declared a "no limits" partnership.

Xi, however, travelled to Moscow for a state visit in March.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China for the Belt and Road Forum in October, Bloomberg reported while citing three people with knowledge of the matter.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China for the Belt and Road Forum in October, Bloomberg reported while citing three people with knowledge of the matter. The visit would be Putin's first since an arrest warrant was issued against the Russian president for alleged war crimes, which the Kremlin has vehemently denied. Preparations are now underway in Moscow for Putin's visit as Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly accepted Chinese leader Xi Jinping's invitation for the top flagship project of his presidency. Putin will not visit India for G-20 but will visit China for BRI forum? That's pretty much it. Vladimir Putin, in a telephonic conversation with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, cited his "busy schedule" and said that his main focus is still the "special military operation" in Ukraine for his inability to attend the G-20 summit in New Delhi in September. Another facet of the discourse remains that New Delhi has vehemently opposed the G20 summit to emerge as a forum for focus on war in Ukraine, saying that it's a "geo-economic" platform and that the "(UN) Security Council" exists for conflict resolutions. Putin in the New Delhi G-20 summit would have made him and by extension the war in Ukraine the top focus of a crucial multilateral meeting. Also read | Russia's President to not attend September G20 Summit in India × Secondly, Putin is reportedly willing to visit countries where his security service can completely guarantee his safety, and China is one of those places, according to two people cited by Bloomberg. Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in July that Putin planned to visit China for the forum, while Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said that China had invited the Russian leader as the "main guest" at the event, the state-run TASS news service reported in May. Also read | Vladimir Putin likely to visit China in October to attend BRI Summit In March 2023, The Hague-based International Criminal Court issued a warrant against Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Globally, a total of 123 nations are signatories to the Rome Statute of International Criminal Court which makes them bound to act on the orders passed by the court. China and India are not signatories to the Rome Statute. In last week's BRICS summit, Russia was represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov instead of Vladimir Putin. Pretoria is a signatory to the Rome Statute, meaning that it was supposed to comply with the order to arrest Putin. Since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has only visited neighbouring countries and Iran. Putin last visited China right before the beginning of the war in Ukraine when he attended the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and held talks with Xi Jinping at which the two sides declared a "no limits" partnership. Xi, however, travelled to Moscow for a state visit in March. 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.

Putin will not attend G20 in India but set to visit China for Belt and Road forum

Multiple Metro stations across India's national capital New Delhi were vandalized with pro-Khalistani graffiti. The unknown miscreants responsible are yet to be identified as of now and this comes ahead of the G20 Summit which is scheduled to take place in the Capital next month.

Delhi: At least 6 metro stations painted with pro-Khalistan slogans

After Kashmir Valley hosted the G20’s working group meeting earlier this year, for the first time ever, Srinagar is hosting the international beauty pageant winners.

After Kashmir Valley hosted the G20’s working group meeting earlier this year, for the first time ever, Srinagar is hosting the international beauty pageant winners. The reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland is on a visit to Srinagar city along with many other beauty pageant winners. Kashmir’s natural beauty stunned the beauty pageant winners including the Miss World Karolina Bielawska, who is visiting the Srinagar city. A pre-event to the Miss World 2023 was held here in Srinagar, where along with the Miss World, many beauty queens like Miss World Caribbean, Emmy Pena; Miss World America, Shree Saini; Miss World India, Sini Shetty; Miss World England, Jessica Gagen; Miss Asia, Pricilia Carla Saputri Yules attended. The Chairman and CEO of Miss World Organization, Julia Eric Morley was also present. India is hosting the 71st edition of the Miss World 2023 pageant, to be held later this year. A tour of Srinagar city, including the world-famous Dal Lake, was organised for the beauty queens. All the visiting beauty queens were taken on shikara rides by the Department of Tourism. And all of them were all praise for the beauty of Kashmir. Also read | From Rajasthan's heat to Kashmir's cold: Chandrayaan-3 finds massive lunar soil temperature variation ''I love Kashmir and they are doing an incredible job. I would love the entire world to see it. I cannot wait for other contestants to come here and see this place. I hope they will bring them here as well and I hope they will enjoy this experience. India has so many beautiful places, India is very diverse and every time I come here there is something new that I experience. Every state has so much to offer and is extremely hospitable,'' said Karolina Bielawska, Miss World. India, which has won the prestigious title six times, is hosting the pageant after nearly three decades. The last time the country hosted the event was back in 1996. Miss India World is travelling along with the already-crowned Miss World Karolina and says it will help her in the competition. The two of these beauty queens were seen enjoying each other's company as they took the shikara ride together while taking many selfies. ''I think Karolina is the biggest source of inspiration for Miss World. I have learnt a lot of things, a lot of poise and grace and how you conduct yourself as Miss World, and everything that she does is an example of how I can improve myself. And maybe my stars will align, and I get the Miss World title. The entire Miss World organisation along with Karolina have enjoyed the colours of Kashmir Valley, and the people here are really sweet. I am super excited to be in my home country and get to welcome 140 countries and show them what India is actually. It is the most picturesque place I have seen,'' said Sini Shetty, Miss India. Also watch | Historic Jammu & Kashmir Independence Day celebrations The government of Jammu and Kashmir says events like these will put the Valley on an international map. The visit by Miss World to Kashmir promises to be a blend of elegance, artistry and cultural exchange. After the G20 working group meeting, thousands of foreign tourists visited the valley. Around 17 thousand foreigners landed in the Kashmir Valley in the first six months of 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The audience at the B20 event was in for a surprise on Friday as Trade Minister Piyush Goyal decided to play the moderator and devil’s advocate at the G20 trade ministers’ session, posing some tough questions to his counterparts.

Banter Battle: Piyush Goyal puts tough questions to Chinese Minister

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Saturday said that only 6 percent of the normal flight operations from Delhi may be affected during the G20 Summit, which will be held next month.

G20 Summit in Delhi: 6% of normal domestic operations to be impacted over 3 days: IGI Airport

Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister focusing on the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), expressed optimism and satisfaction about the evolving economic ties between the two nations.

Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister focusing on the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), expressed optimism and satisfaction about the evolving economic ties between the two nations. Highlighting the speedy ratification of the ECTA agreement by both the Australian Parliament and their Indian counterparts, Ayres emphasized its immediate impact on businesses. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, Ayres said, "Australian businesses are already utilizing the provisions of the agreement to enhance market access and engagement with Indian firms." Ayres shed light on the ongoing negotiations for a more comprehensive economic agreement, lauding the remarkable pace at which these discussions are progressing. "Just months after its ratification, we are already five significant meetings deep into negotiations," he said, affirming the ambitious approach towards fostering greater economic collaboration but pointed out that its conclusion is about "ambition and not about artificial deadlines" Speaking about the priorities in the trade relationship, Ayres spotlighted key sectors such as critical minerals, digital economy, higher education, agribusiness, and Agri tech. He underlined that both governments are united in their pursuit of mutual benefits and advancements. Additionally, Ayres expressed gratitude for India's hosting of the G20 trade ministers meeting in Jaipur, stressing its importance in rebuilding confidence in rules-based trade and addressing global challenges. Echoing India's call for reforms at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ayres emphasized the shared responsibility of G20 ministers in leading the reform effort. "Reform is required at the WTO," he stated, acknowledging the need for consensus to strengthen the dispute settlement mechanism. He is in India for the G20 Trade Ministers meeting that took place in Jaipur last week. Sidhant Sibal, WION: With me is the Australian assistant trade minister, Welcome to WION, just coming from the G 20 trade ministers meeting, my first question is on the G 20 trade ministers meeting How was the meeting and how do you see the outcome deciding the geopolitics of trade given the fact that there are concerns as well, especially on the weaponisation of trade? Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: We're very pleased to be here to be here. The agenda in front of the G20 trade ministers is a complex and important task. And I was very grateful for Minister Piyush Goyal's efforts, first of all in the excellent hosting of this G20. But also in encouraging the trade ministerial to focus on the issues that matter as we approach the WTO trade ministerial, in Abu Dhabi next year. That's going to be a vital trade ministerial for the world. As we make sure we rebuild confidence in the World Trade Organization, and rules-based trade, as we resolved some of the key trade issues that go towards the economic challenges that the globe is facing, the climate and energy challenges the world is facing, and also the key food security challenges that the world is facing. Trade is an important part of the answer here and India's leadership in focusing the ministerial and the discussions on the issues that matter was very welcoming. Sidhant Sibal, WION: There was no joint statement, there was an outcome statement. Do you see this as concerning or do you see it as part and parcel of G20, now especially after the Ukraine conflict broke last year since then, we have seen almost negligible statements Joint Statement except of course the Bali joint statement. Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: A joint statement in a trade ministers context, 20 trade ministers is a very good outcome. But we should not understate the challenges that the world faces. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine is not just a humanitarian catastrophe. It's been an economic crisis for the world. It's been bad for energy prices, which has made all of our businesses less competitive and put real pressure on households, it has been bad on food security terms and the cancelling, the unilateral cancelling by Russia, the Black Sea Grant initiative has created an additional crisis for the world's poor and the global south who need food security to get through the coming years. So it was, it was important that the trade ministerial focused on those issues of real crisis and real challenge, as well as looking to the issues that will strengthen the WTO for the future and provide durable structural reform that's going to be in the interest of all our economies. Sidhant Sibal, WION: India has been calling for reforms of trading bodies like WTO as well. What's your take on that? Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: Well, we share India's view that reform is required at the WTO, there's been excellent leadership by the WTO, Director General. There is a shared task in front of the G 20 ministers to lead that reform effort and to build consensus around making sure that the dispute settlement mechanism has the confidence of all of the countries and economies engaged in the WTO. Sidhant Sibal, WION: Supply chains should be reformed as well. There has been a strong emphasis from the Indian side, from the Australian side, and the Japanese side, what's your view as to how these countries and of course, like-minded partners can work together to form new supply chains Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: You're right, the discussion, the collective discussion between the G20 would focus on supply chain reliability and supply chain diversity. What I'm most interested in here in terms of the discussions that Australia has led, there have been direct discussions with India over the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) agreement and the forthcoming comprehensive economic agreement between Australia and India. There are enormous opportunities for Indian firms, for Indian workers in the Indian economy and for Australian firms to diversify our supply chain, strengthen our resilience, and cooperate in the areas of the economy that are going to matter for the development of both of our countries and also deliver significant spillover benefits for the region that India and Australia share. I was delighted with the approach taken by my Indian counterparts particularly Minister Goyal on those questions, and I'm looking forward to more progress and an early finalization of that important economic instrument from Australia and India. Sidhant Sibal, WION: I was coming to that point. So early finalization, any timeline for this early finalization are we looking at? Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: It is all about ambition and not about artificial deadlines. I am very pleased with the progress that has been made. The ECTA agreement was ratified in record time by the Australian Parliament and on the Indian side. It is already delivering tangible benefits for Australian businesses who've reported to me that they are already using the business investment and trade facilitation provisions of that agreement to improve their market access and their engagement with the Indian firms and we are already just months after its ratification, five significant meetings deep into negotiations over the more comprehensive economic agreement, that is fast progress by anybody's estimation. I think it represents the determination of Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Albanese to conclude this agreement, and to use it as part of every growing friendship between Australia and India, delivering tangible benefits for our businesses, but also for economic development collectively. Sidhant Sibal, WION: India has a "Make in India" policy, what's your view on that policy? Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: Well, it's an opportunity for Australian business. You can see, in the few days that I've been here the excitement and vitality in the Indian economy, the moon landing on the day that I arrived here in Bengaluru, was just so exciting. And you could see the sense of national pride and civic pride in that technological achievement. You can see the determination of the Modi government to build in Indian manufacturing in the next phase also, low carbon, high opportunity economic development, and there's an opportunity for Australia to participate in investment terms. To participate with our exports in commodity terms, but also going up the value chain and making sure that we're participating in that economic boom, it's going to be good for India's national economic development. But India's development is a good thing for the world. Sidhant Sibal, WION: So trade has been a major pillar of the Indian-Australian relationship, especially after the signing of the ECTA, so where do you see trading ties between the 2 countries, if you can crystal gaze, the trading relationship, the investment relationship between the two countries perhaps five years from now? Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: We will see the direction the two governments are focused on together, we want to see progress in critical minerals and critical minerals supply chains, in production opportunities in Australia and in providing critical minerals products to the Indian economy in Indian manufacturing. You can see the opportunities that the governments are pursuing in the digital economy, in higher education, in agribusiness and Agri tech. Areas where the two governments have nominated opportunities and of course, the broader business relationship, is just so helpful. I'm leaving here a delegation of 80 Australian CEOs and business leaders and they are absolutely energized with the opportunities for new business and creating new opportunities and development in the Indian economy and in Australia. It's a very exciting time to be here in New Delhi with the business, the Australian business community and the B20, that India is leading. Watch | Australian Minister Ayres supports swift economic talks with India × Sidhant Sibal: Weaponization of trade by China, how concerning it has been? Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: We're working through in a systematic way, dealing with the impediments that have been put in front of Australian Trade to China. I am pleased with the progress that we've made thus far, as we work through those issues in a calm and deliberate way with the Chinese government. There is still some progress to make before, we can say that trade between China and Australia has returned to normal, and we are we are focused on those issues. It's very important for the rules-based order that unilateral impediments not be imposed on trade and that trade be allowed to flow freely between countries on the basis of the rules that have been agreed to by all this. That's in the interest of Australian exporters. It's also an interest of Chinese consumers and Chinese businesses. And of course, there is a global interest. So we will continue to work through those issues in a steady way. Right now in India of course are focused on the opportunities to diversify Australian Trade, in terms of our market opportunities, but also in terms of the Australian products that we offer to the world. And I'm very keen to get on with that. Sidhant Sibal, WION: So my last question for you, is there are concerns over Khalistani violence in Australia. I'm asking you this question as a minister, not as a trade minister. So what do you have to see on that, on vandalization of temples? We have seen comments by your government as well if you could talk about that. Tim Ayres, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade: Firstly, there is no room for vandalism, for that kind of activity in Australia and we condemn that. There is of course freedom of expression in both of our countries. We are great democracies. India is the largest democracy in the world. And there is freedom of expression in both of our countries. But it's very important that freedom of expression be exercised in a way that is consistent with the law. And the Australian Government will continue to monitor that.

Australian minister supports swift economic talks with India, endorses New Delhi's call for WTO reforms

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