Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlines the "criticality of resilient supply chains for food, fertilisers and energy", while making his first intervention at G20 session on food and energy security.

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The first day of the 17th G20 Summit kicked off in Bali, Indonesia. The group of world leaders has reached Indonesia. Preparations are ongoing in Bali for the key G20 Summit. What's on agenda for the day?

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U.S. President Joe Biden held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid simmering tensions over Taiwan. Both leaders held talks on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

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Global leaders from 20 countries are converging in Bali, Indonesia, for the all-important G20 Summit that will take from November 15-16. PM Modi has arrived in Indonesia for G20 summit, received traditional welcome.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have met and held talks at the Gala dinner hosted in the G20 Summit 2022.

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Global leaders from 20 countries are in Bali for the G20 Summit. The first session concluded in Bali. However, the focus remained on the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Amid the ongoing G20 Summit in Indonesia, Indian PM Narendra met with the Indian diaspora in Indonesia. He addressed them and talked about the cooperation between the two countries.

Indian PM Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora in Indonesia

The high-stakes G20 Summit is underway and world leaders are in Bali. Indian PM Narendra Modi made remarks on the first session on food & energy security.

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Global leaders from 20 countries are in Bali for the G20 Summit. Indonesia's IT minister spoke to WION. He said, 'solution only possible if war ends. War is causing too much global anxiety'.

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Amid Russia, West divide, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant sees New Delhi's role one of an "honest broker". The remarks come even as the divide that emerged after Russia Ukraine conflict threatens global stability & rise of a new cold war. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Bali, Indonesia, Kant said, "our job will be to be an honest broker to everybody, do the balancing act on every single issue, and ensure consensus on all issues." India takes over the presidency of the grouping from first December. This is the first time India will be the president of the grouping which began its annual summit level meetings after 2008 financial crisis.

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant speaks to WION in Bali

The first session of G20 Summit 2022 has concluded in Bali and the draft communique said, 'today's era must not be of war'. What commitments and resolutions can be expected from the summit?

G20 Summit 2022: First session concludes in Bali; focus remains on war in Ukraine

The G20 summit, that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies, will take place on Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. The G20—a group of 19 nations plus the European Union, comprises almost&nbsp;two-thirds of the world's population, 85 per cent&nbsp;of global output, and 75 per cent&nbsp;of world trade. As of 2022,&nbsp;Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union make up the group's 20 members.&nbsp;

<h2>History and significance of G20</h2>

Created in 1999 with the intention of bringing the most significant industrialised and developing nations together to discuss&nbsp;global economic and financial stability, The G20 leaders' annual meeting, which started in 2008, has grown into a significant forum&nbsp;for talking about economics and other urgent global concerns. Despite&nbsp;the group's effective involvement&nbsp;in the 2008 financial crisis, its coherence has subsequently deteriorated. For instance, analysts had heavily criticised&nbsp;its mediocre response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-meet-live-updates-us-president-will-seek-to-establish-red-lines-in-face-to-face-talks-with-xi-533875">G20 leaders</a> gather annually to coordinate policies on an array of issues. Examples include the 2009 G20 summit debate about how to deal with a clandestine Iranian nuclear facility and the 2017 summit discussion of how to implement a partial cease-fire in Syria. The G20 is not an organisation with a permanent location, personnel, or offices. Instead, it has a consensus-based decision-making process, a yearly leadership rotation among its members, and depends on the political will of each member state to carry out its goal.

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<h2>Key issues of G20 Summit this year</h2>

In addition to the keynote addresses by world leaders, a range&nbsp;of bilateral talks&nbsp;will take place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions around the world, including those caused by the invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing economic and environmental consequences, the climate crisis, North Korea's simmering nuclear programme, and China's expanding global aspirations.

Since the onset of the COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic, this meeting of world leaders has grown significantly, and Indonesia, the host nation, has created an agenda that sheds importance on&nbsp;renewable energy, global health initiatives, and economic recovery from the pandemic.

<h2>What is India's agenda at G20?</h2>

Prior to his arrival in Bali, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with several global leaders and discuss India's&nbsp;shifting G20 goals with them.&nbsp;

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Indian PM Narendra Modi will take part in three important sessions on food and energy security, digital transformation, and health, according to Kwatra. He and other world leaders will also hold extensive discussions on a number of contemporary burning topics, including the state of the world economy, issues pertaining&nbsp;energy, environment, agriculture, health, and digital transformation.

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PM Modi’s G20 logo draws&nbsp;inspiration from&nbsp;the colours of Indian&nbsp;national flag: saffron, white and green, and blue. According to an official statement, it contrasts planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower that represents growth in the face of hardship.&nbsp;

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<h2>Challenge ahead for India</h2>

As it takes over the G20 presidency, India has enormous roadblocks to face.&nbsp;Inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth, women's empowerment, digital public infrastructure and tech-enabled development, climate funding, global food security, and energy security are just a few of India's G20 goals, but making them happen is going to be a task for India.&nbsp;

In recent times, the G20's reputation has taken a hit. It is close to a catastrophe because it is all too clear that there is an internal strife. The West and Russia have refused to agree on anything;&nbsp;they even resisted sitting down and talking about their issues.&nbsp;Thus,&nbsp;India has the tedious job of resolving&nbsp;disagreements and lead from the front.&nbsp;

<h2>Key meetings</h2>

US president Joe Biden and Chinese president Xi Jinping will have their first face-to-face meeting as leaders on Monday afternoon in Bali, albeit it is not strictly a G20 meeting. The outcomes of the US midterm elections have given Biden a greater political clout, and he has stated that he would work to set red lines in the US-China relationship that enable competition and coexistence. He's also expected to issue&nbsp;warning against an invasion of Taiwan and&nbsp;efforts to restrict navigation of the South China sea.&nbsp;

<h2>G20 attendees&nbsp;</h2>

Rishi Sunak, the new British PM, is travelling to Bali to take on his first significant diplomatic test. He is anticipated to draw his attention to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to emphasise support for Kyiv.&nbsp;

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Additionally,&nbsp;Biden and Sunak will have their first in-person meeting at Bali. US officials have increased pressure on both parties to reach a consensus on the Northern Ireland protocol before the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary in 2023.&nbsp;Although President Vladimir Putin has pulled out, Russia will be represented by his seasoned&nbsp;foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov.

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The G20 summit, that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies, will take place on Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. The G20—a group of 19 nations plus the European Union, comprises almost two-thirds of the world's population, 85 per cent of global output, and 75 per cent of world trade.

The G20 summit, that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies, will take place on Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. The G20—a group of 19 nations plus the European Union, comprises almost two-thirds of the world's population, 85 per cent of global output, and 75 per cent of world trade. As of 2022, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union make up the group's 20 members. History and significance of G20 Created in 1999 with the intention of bringing the most significant industrialised and developing nations together to discuss global economic and financial stability, The G20 leaders' annual meeting, which started in 2008, has grown into a significant forum for talking about economics and other urgent global concerns. Despite the group's effective involvement in the 2008 financial crisis, its coherence has subsequently deteriorated. For instance, analysts had heavily criticised its mediocre response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The G20 leaders gather annually to coordinate policies on an array of issues. Examples include the 2009 G20 summit debate about how to deal with a clandestine Iranian nuclear facility and the 2017 summit discussion of how to implement a partial cease-fire in Syria. The G20 is not an organisation with a permanent location, personnel, or offices. Instead, it has a consensus-based decision-making process, a yearly leadership rotation among its members, and depends on the political will of each member state to carry out its goal. Also WATCH | G20 Summit 2022: PM Narendra Modi to leave for Bali today Key issues of G20 Summit this year In addition to the keynote addresses by world leaders, a range of bilateral talks will take place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions around the world, including those caused by the invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing economic and environmental consequences, the climate crisis, North Korea's simmering nuclear programme, and China's expanding global aspirations. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting of world leaders has grown significantly, and Indonesia, the host nation, has created an agenda that sheds importance on renewable energy, global health initiatives, and economic recovery from the pandemic. What is India's agenda at G20? Prior to his arrival in Bali, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with several global leaders and discuss India's shifting G20 goals with them. Also read | Amid Russia, West divide, India's G20 Sherpa Kant sees New Delhi as "honest broker" Indian PM Narendra Modi will take part in three important sessions on food and energy security, digital transformation, and health, according to Kwatra. He and other world leaders will also hold extensive discussions on a number of contemporary burning topics, including the state of the world economy, issues pertaining energy, environment, agriculture, health, and digital transformation. PM Modi will be attending the 17th G-20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia from tomorrow. India will hold presidency of G20 for one year starting from 1st December: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra pic.twitter.com/RIYkHTmZKl — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2022 × The summit is significant for India because it will hold a one-year presidency of the group starting on 1 December. PM Modi’s G20 logo draws inspiration from the colours of Indian national flag: saffron, white and green, and blue. According to an official statement, it contrasts planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower that represents growth in the face of hardship. Challenge ahead for India As it takes over the G20 presidency, India has enormous roadblocks to face. Inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth, women's empowerment, digital public infrastructure and tech-enabled development, climate funding, global food security, and energy security are just a few of India's G20 goals, but making them happen is going to be a task for India. In recent times, the G20's reputation has taken a hit. It is close to a catastrophe because it is all too clear that there is an internal strife. The West and Russia have refused to agree on anything; they even resisted sitting down and talking about their issues. Thus, India has the tedious job of resolving disagreements and lead from the front. Key meetings US president Joe Biden and Chinese president Xi Jinping will have their first face-to-face meeting as leaders on Monday afternoon in Bali, albeit it is not strictly a G20 meeting. The outcomes of the US midterm elections have given Biden a greater political clout, and he has stated that he would work to set red lines in the US-China relationship that enable competition and coexistence. He's also expected to issue warning against an invasion of Taiwan and efforts to restrict navigation of the South China sea. G20 attendees Rishi Sunak, the new British PM, is travelling to Bali to take on his first significant diplomatic test. He is anticipated to draw his attention to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to emphasise support for Kyiv. “We will call out Putin’s regime, and lay bare their utter contempt for the kind of international cooperation and respect for sovereignty that forums like the G20 represent,” Sunak said in a statement on Saturday. Additionally, Biden and Sunak will have their first in-person meeting at Bali. US officials have increased pressure on both parties to reach a consensus on the Northern Ireland protocol before the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary in 2023. Although President Vladimir Putin has pulled out, Russia will be represented by his seasoned foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Indian PM Narendra Modi a 'True Patriot' as he lauded India's foreign policy for being neutral amid the Ukraine war.

Putin calls Indian PM Modi a 'True Patriot' and lauds India's foreign policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mooted the idea of "One Nation, One Uniform" for police personnel across states, saying it is just a suggestion and he is not trying to impose it on the states. Addressing a "Chintan Shivir" of state home ministers, Modi also advocated close cooperation among the states to tackle crime&nbsp;and criminals.

He said cooperative federalism was not only the feeling of the Constitution but also the responsibility of the states and the Centre.

"The One Nation, One Uniform for police is just an idea. I am not trying to impose it on you. Just give it a thought. It may happen, it may happen in 5, 50, or 100 years. Just think over it," Modi said.

The prime minister said he thinks that the identity of the police across the country should be identical.

He also urged the state governments to review old laws and amend them to the current context as he batted for coordinated action by all the agencies to meet the emerging challenges of law and order and security.

Modi said it was "very important" to maintain a good perception of police and the "wrongs here" should be addressed.

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He said police and intelligence agencies should cooperate with each other to ensure efficiency, better outcome and protection to the common man.

The prime minister said the good old system of generating human intelligence by the police and security agencies should be strengthened for achieving better results.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mooted the idea of "One Nation, One Uniform" for police personnel across states, saying it is just a suggestion and he is not trying to impose it on the states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mooted the idea of "One Nation, One Uniform" for police personnel across states, saying it is just a suggestion and he is not trying to impose it on the states. Addressing a "Chintan Shivir" of state home ministers, Modi also advocated close cooperation among the states to tackle crime and criminals. He said cooperative federalism was not only the feeling of the Constitution but also the responsibility of the states and the Centre. "The One Nation, One Uniform for police is just an idea. I am not trying to impose it on you. Just give it a thought. It may happen, it may happen in 5, 50, or 100 years. Just think over it," Modi said. The prime minister said he thinks that the identity of the police across the country should be identical. He also urged the state governments to review old laws and amend them to the current context as he batted for coordinated action by all the agencies to meet the emerging challenges of law and order and security. Modi said it was "very important" to maintain a good perception of police and the "wrongs here" should be addressed. Also Read | Task of bringing 26/11 masterminds to justice 'remains unfinished': Jaishankar at UNSC meet in Mumbai He said police and intelligence agencies should cooperate with each other to ensure efficiency, better outcome and protection to the common man. The prime minister said the good old system of generating human intelligence by the police and security agencies should be strengthened for achieving better results. 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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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia. The event was also attended by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Impact of climate change being witnessed everywhere: PM Modi speaks at Mission Life launch

After a gap of 25 years, India is hosting an Interpol meeting. The 90th edition of the Interpol General Assembly meeting is currently being held in the nation's capital, New Delhi.

India hosts 90th Interpol General Assembly meet; PM Modi: No safe havens for corrupt, terrorists, drug cartels

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that a new airbase will be coming up in western Gujarat state near the Indo-Pakistan border.

He made the announcement after the inauguration of the DefExpo event in the state capital Gandhinagar. The five-day event has been organised by the Defence Ministry to display new defence missiles, launchers, and munitions, among others.

Modi said that Deesa in North Gujarat has been selected for the new facility, and added that it will "emerge as an effective centre for the security of the country.”

At the event, the prime minister also highlighted the achievements of ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, which is increasingly becoming ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant).

He said that the exports of Indian defence products have increased eight times in the last few years.

“India has made its place despite the monopoly of a few manufacturing companies in the defence sector globally,” he said.

“This also symbolises the rising confidence on defence materials made in India,” he added.

In 201-22, the defence exports from India reached about

The defence exports from India reached about Rs 100 billion adding that "we have set a target to reach Rs Rs400 billion in the coming times."

The prime minister also spoke on the importance of maritime security and space technology, saying, “The maritime security has emerged as a global priority.”

“India will also have to increase its preparations looking at the future opportunities in the space sector,” he added.

Highlighting the future prospects in space sector, Modi said India will have to increase its preparations.

"Our defence forces will have to find new innovation opportunities," he said, adding that space technology is also setting up a new definition of India's generous thinking by sharing the benefits with other countries.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that a new airbase will be coming up in western Gujarat state near the Indo-Pakistan border. He made the announcement after the inauguration of the DefExpo event in the state capital Gandhinagar.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that a new airbase will be coming up in western Gujarat state near the Indo-Pakistan border. He made the announcement after the inauguration of the DefExpo event in the state capital Gandhinagar. The five-day event has been organised by the Defence Ministry to display new defence missiles, launchers, and munitions, among others. Modi said that Deesa in North Gujarat has been selected for the new facility, and added that it will "emerge as an effective centre for the security of the country.” At the event, the prime minister also highlighted the achievements of ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, which is increasingly becoming ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant). He said that the exports of Indian defence products have increased eight times in the last few years. “India has made its place despite the monopoly of a few manufacturing companies in the defence sector globally,” he said. “This also symbolises the rising confidence on defence materials made in India,” he added. In 201-22, the defence exports from India reached about The defence exports from India reached about Rs 100 billion adding that "we have set a target to reach Rs Rs400 billion in the coming times." The prime minister also spoke on the importance of maritime security and space technology, saying, “The maritime security has emerged as a global priority.” “India will also have to increase its preparations looking at the future opportunities in the space sector,” he added. Highlighting the future prospects in space sector, Modi said India will have to increase its preparations. "Our defence forces will have to find new innovation opportunities," he said, adding that space technology is also setting up a new definition of India's generous thinking by sharing the benefits with other countries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia will "achieve its set goals" in Ukraine, said "the mood ahead of the summit is well understood, it is easily predictable.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia will "achieve its set goals" in Ukraine, said "the mood ahead of the summit is well understood, it is easily predictable. The confrontation will continue." In other news, while major economies like the United States and China are expected to show extremely slow growth in 2023, the Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.1 per cent. Click on the headlines to read more: Kremlin says expecting more 'confrontation' with West before G7 In advance of an urgent G7 summit to discuss the most recent Russian attacks on Ukraine, the Kremlin stated on Tuesday that it anticipates further "confrontation" with the West. IMF cuts 2023 global growth to 2.7%, India set to be one of fastest-growing economies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday that the global economic growth is expected to slow down by almost 0.2 percentage points in comparison to its July forecast. According to the latest data, the global economy will grow by 2.7 per cent in 2023 resulting in recession in some countries. Biden govt bring in law to classify gig workers as regular employees The Biden administration has proposed to bring in a new law to classify thousands of independent workers as regular employees—a move that could shake up the ride-hailing and delivery companies, and other app-based industries who primarily rely on gig workers. Russia adds tech giant Meta to list of 'terrorist And extremist' organisations Russia has decided to add United States-based tech giant Meta to its list of “terrorists and extremists,” according to a report by the Interfax news agency. The announcement was made by Russia's financial monitoring agency – Rosfinmonitoring – as the conflict gains momentum in Ukraine. Sri Lanka clarifies remaining 'middle-income' country, but still seeks concessional loans Sri Lanka will remain a middle-income country but request the World Bank to grant it some loans generally offered to poorer nations, the president's office said on Tuesday, clarifying a cabinet spokesperson's earlier comments on the matter. UK ‘will need $66bn spending cuts’ to bounce back from unfunded tax cuts The tax cuts announced in the mini-budget by British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng created a huge uproar among the public with the economy also taking a massive nosedive. Following the announcement, the pound fell to its lowest against the United States dollar and the move also earned a lot of criticism from financial institutions around the world including the International Monetary Fund. As rising energy prices clobber people, German govt will pay their gas bills in December In Germany, a government-appointed state panel has recommended a two-stage cap on energy prices, by which the state would pay gas bills for all households and small to medium-sized businesses in December. Energy flow to Germany has been hit by halt from Russia, its largest supplier, in the wake of the war in Ukraine. Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic agreement' on maritime border dispute, says PM Lapid Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said on Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have reached a US-brokered agreement to settle their long-disputed maritime border. The move will potentially unlock significant offshore gas production. Oil prices fall more than two per cent on recession and China COVID-19 fears Oil slid more than 2% on Tuesday, extending losses of nearly 2% in the previous session, as recession fears and a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in China raised concern over global demand. ‘Purely defensive’: Belarus justifies troops deployment alongside Russian forces Justifying sending a contingent of Belarusian troops alongside the Russian forces towards its border, defence minister Viktor Khrenin said that the move was “purely defensive” as they wanted to secure their borders.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and asserted that there can be no military solution to the Ukraine conflict.

Indian PM Modi, Zelensky discuss Ukraine conflict on the phone conversation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Japanese PM Fumio Kishida as Japan is honoring its longest serving former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the rare state funeral. Both the leaders hold bilateral talks on renewing and deepening ties.

Indian PM Modi and his counterpart Fumio Kishida renew commitment towards deepening ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Japanese PM Fumio Kishida as Japan is honoring its longest serving former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the rare state funeral.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Japan to attend former PM Shinzo Abe's state funeral

The relationship between India and Turkiye, marked by irritants such as Ankara’s position on the Kashmir issue, is getting friendlier after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Samarkand during the recent SCO summit. &nbsp;

Although External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had taken a hard line against Turkiye, the Modi-Erdogan meeting, notable for its “very constructive discussions” set the tone for a significant shift. Interestingly, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is perceived to have been instrumental in bringing about the shift that Modi wanted in India’s ties with Turkey. &nbsp;

Knowledgeable sources say that Goyal worked overtime and apprised the prime minister of the dangers of isolating Turkiye, especially the adverse impact of this on Indian industry. He drew attention to the fact that Turkiye is a global logistic power, from which India cannot remain distanced for too long. &nbsp;&nbsp;

There are some 150 Indian companies that have a presence in Istanbul. The bulk of them also conduct their business in Europe from Istanbul as it is more economical to operate out of Turkiye than Germany or elsewhere in Europe. Many of these companies are in the business of getting iron ore, coal and such raw materials into Turkiye, from where they then supply these to Europe as and when the need arises.&nbsp;

These business groups are said to have pushed their case with Goyal, who saw merit in their viewpoints and conveyed it to the prime minister. Thereafter, according to sources, instructions went from the prime minister for improving relations.&nbsp;

However, the process to reset relations with Turkiye had begun in early 2022, with a view to create the conditions that would be conducive for Modi and Erdogan to meet in Samarkand and show some result. As part of this process, MEA’s Secretary (West) Sanjay Verma had visited Ankara to clear the decks for reviving foreign office consultations, which were indeed held on June 10.&nbsp;

By then India had also appointed an ambassador to Turkiye. This was a reversal of the hard line that an envoy need not be sent until Ankara changed its stand on Kashmir and stopped backing Pakistan. &nbsp;

During the period of this hard line, Jaishankar was opposed to having any truck with Turkiye. He was angry that Turkiye helped Pakistan to dodge blacklisting by the FATF. In October 2021, there was a plan to have a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at a park in Ankara, which was cancelled at the eleventh hour. The bust had arrived in Ankara from New Delhi, only to be followed by a message from Jaishankar to cancel the event and keep relations cold to ‘punish’ Turkiye for Erdogan raking up the Kashmir issue again at the UN in September 2021. As a result, there was a palpable coolness when the new Turkish ambassador arrived in New Delhi. &nbsp;

Both India and Turkiye seem to have put that phase behind and moved on to engage productively. This is reflected in Erdogan’s address to the UN General Assembly on September 21, where he said it is “unfortunate” that India and Pakistan have not been able to establish peace 75 years after independence and hoped for “fair and permanent peace” in Kashmir.&nbsp;

Such a statement, to which Jaishankar responded with a reference to Turkey’s Cyprus problem, is viewed as being “neutral” and one result of the Modi-Erdogan talks in Samarkand. Neither Erdogan nor Jaishankar internationalised the issues (Kashmir and Cyprus, respectively); and, both desisted from referring to the UN Security Council resolutions on the respective issues.&nbsp;

The shift in relations seems to stem from the perception that it would be more productive for India, as an Asian power, to keep the focus on the big picture in its dealings with Turkey which is a Mediterranean power. Ankara’s sense of the war in Ukraine can be useful for New Delhi when Turkiye is seeking to position itself as a potential peacemaker on the world stage. And, the peacemaker’s role is something that is also being urged upon India especially after Modi’s observation to Russian President Vladimir Putin that “this is not an era of war”.

Commerce seems to have succeeded where diplomacy could not.

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The relationship between India and Turkiye, marked by irritants such as Ankara’s position on the Kashmir issue, is getting friendlier after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Samarkand during the recent SCO summit.

The relationship between India and Turkiye, marked by irritants such as Ankara’s position on the Kashmir issue, is getting friendlier after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Samarkand during the recent SCO summit. Although External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had taken a hard line against Turkiye, the Modi-Erdogan meeting, notable for its “very constructive discussions” set the tone for a significant shift. Interestingly, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is perceived to have been instrumental in bringing about the shift that Modi wanted in India’s ties with Turkey. Knowledgeable sources say that Goyal worked overtime and apprised the prime minister of the dangers of isolating Turkiye, especially the adverse impact of this on Indian industry. He drew attention to the fact that Turkiye is a global logistic power, from which India cannot remain distanced for too long. There are some 150 Indian companies that have a presence in Istanbul. The bulk of them also conduct their business in Europe from Istanbul as it is more economical to operate out of Turkiye than Germany or elsewhere in Europe. Many of these companies are in the business of getting iron ore, coal and such raw materials into Turkiye, from where they then supply these to Europe as and when the need arises. These business groups are said to have pushed their case with Goyal, who saw merit in their viewpoints and conveyed it to the prime minister. Thereafter, according to sources, instructions went from the prime minister for improving relations. However, the process to reset relations with Turkiye had begun in early 2022, with a view to create the conditions that would be conducive for Modi and Erdogan to meet in Samarkand and show some result. As part of this process, MEA’s Secretary (West) Sanjay Verma had visited Ankara to clear the decks for reviving foreign office consultations, which were indeed held on June 10. By then India had also appointed an ambassador to Turkiye. This was a reversal of the hard line that an envoy need not be sent until Ankara changed its stand on Kashmir and stopped backing Pakistan. During the period of this hard line, Jaishankar was opposed to having any truck with Turkiye. He was angry that Turkiye helped Pakistan to dodge blacklisting by the FATF. In October 2021, there was a plan to have a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at a park in Ankara, which was cancelled at the eleventh hour. The bust had arrived in Ankara from New Delhi, only to be followed by a message from Jaishankar to cancel the event and keep relations cold to ‘punish’ Turkiye for Erdogan raking up the Kashmir issue again at the UN in September 2021. As a result, there was a palpable coolness when the new Turkish ambassador arrived in New Delhi. Both India and Turkiye seem to have put that phase behind and moved on to engage productively. This is reflected in Erdogan’s address to the UN General Assembly on September 21, where he said it is “unfortunate” that India and Pakistan have not been able to establish peace 75 years after independence and hoped for “fair and permanent peace” in Kashmir. Such a statement, to which Jaishankar responded with a reference to Turkey’s Cyprus problem, is viewed as being “neutral” and one result of the Modi-Erdogan talks in Samarkand. Neither Erdogan nor Jaishankar internationalised the issues (Kashmir and Cyprus, respectively); and, both desisted from referring to the UN Security Council resolutions on the respective issues. The shift in relations seems to stem from the perception that it would be more productive for India, as an Asian power, to keep the focus on the big picture in its dealings with Turkey which is a Mediterranean power. Ankara’s sense of the war in Ukraine can be useful for New Delhi when Turkiye is seeking to position itself as a potential peacemaker on the world stage. And, the peacemaker’s role is something that is also being urged upon India especially after Modi’s observation to Russian President Vladimir Putin that “this is not an era of war”. Commerce seems to have succeeded where diplomacy could not. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer) 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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