Garcetti added, “I've also offered that it isn't just about us as individuals. Collectively, we are witnessing one of the most important stretches of the US-Indian engagement in our entire lives. The way we are cooperating globally, the way we are engaging bilaterally.”
During the meeting, both the leaders discussed a wide range of items of maritime communication between India and Russia to widen maritime cooperation including possibility of usage of new transport corridors like the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as well as the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said the G20 India Summit held in Delhi showcased Bharat’s technological capabilities as well as economic strength.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in New Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit scheduled to be held on September 9-10. The Australian premier was accompanied by his partner Jodie Haydon.
The summit is being attended by more than 30 heads of state and top officials from the European Union and invited guest countries and 14 heads of international organisations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address at the 18th East Asia Summit and 20th ASEAN-India Summit laid emphasis on joint efforts towards strengthening sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Recognising the inter-connectedness and vulnerabilities of the Indo-Pacific region in the face of regional and global challenges, India has committed to maintaining and supporting ASEAN as the epicentre of global growth and to increase concerted efforts in sustaining the food trade supply
Calling for joint efforts to strengthen the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea should be effective and in accordance with UNCLOS
Regarding the inclusion of the African Union as a member in the G20, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that he would be very happy to see them as a member.