The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world's major developed and developing economies. Last month, Indonesia handed over the G20 presidency to India in the presence of PM Modi at the Bali summit for the coming year.
Underling that India is assuming G20 Presidency at a difficult moment, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday said the ongoing war in Ukraine has brought the whole world into a difficult situation, including problems for India's energy supply.
Addressing a joint press conference with Baerbock in Delhi, Jaishankar said both ministers also touched upon the issue of multilateral issues, including the reforms of the security council and India's G20 Presidency.
The German foreign minister landed in Delhi earlier today. During her visit, she will be discussing cooperation on the transition to renewable energy and India's relationship with Russia and China.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the Election Commission of offering "special VIP" treatment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others for allowing political rallies on election day.
G20 Sherpa Meeting under India's Presidency is currently underway, beginning with an overview of India's issue notes and priorities. Kant said the forum's first concern should be towards whose need is the greatest. "And therefore we need to focus on the Global South as well," he said.
German Foreign Minister landed at Delhi airport earlier today. During her two-day visit to India, she will be discussing cooperation on the transition to renewable energy and India's relationship with Russia and China.
G20 Sherpa Meeting under India's Presidency is currently underway, beginning with an overview of India's issue notes and priorities by Sherpa Kant. "Negotiations at Sherpa-level meetings eventually form the basis of the Leaders' Declaration," India's G20 handle tweeted.
Talking about yesterday's event on sustainable development goals in the era of multiple crises, the G20 Sherpa added the session focussed on women's leadership and climate finance. "Yesterday there was a session on a range of priority areas. There was focus on women's leadership and climate
She made these remarks ahead of her trip to New Delhi against the backdrop of the global consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During her visit, she will be discussing cooperation on the transition to renewable energy and India's relationship with Russia and China.
Responding to US President Joe Biden's congratulatory message for India, PM Modi tweeted, "Thank you @POTUS. Your valued support will be a source of strength for India's G-20 Presidency. It is important we all work together to build a better planet."