India is all set to host the 18th G-20 summit in New Delhi from tomorrow.
The global leaders continue to arrive in the national capital to attend the historic summit.
The G20 Summit in New Delhi is anticipated to draw participation from over 40 world leaders.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, President of Argentina Alberto Fernandez, President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are among those who have arrived in the national capital for the G-20 Summit.
US President Joe Biden is scheduled arrived in the national capital today. He will stay here till September 10th to partake in the summit. His visit will revolve around discussions aimed at collaboratively addressing global challenges, including the transition to clean energy and combating climate change. The White House has emphasized the discussions' focus on enhancing multilateral development banks' capabilities and mitigating the economic and social consequences of the Ukraine conflict.
Premier of the State Council Li Qiang will represent China at the 18th G20 Summit, as announced by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. This confirmation implies that China's President Xi Jinping will not attend this year's G20 meeting in Delhi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to Prime Minister Modi that he would not attend the G20 Summit in Delhi. Instead, Russia will be represented by its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be present at the New Delhi summit as he has not received an invitation to attend.
Furthermore, the summit will witness the participation of "guest countries," including the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the UAE, Oman, Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, and Nigeria.
During the G-20 summit of world's leading economies, several issues ranging from food and energy security to clean energy transition and climate change are expected to be advocated at length.
India is leveraging its G20 Presidency to establish itself as a global powerhouse, advocating for the hopes and aspirations of many developing nations. Meanwhile, with logos, cutouts, flags, fountains, facade lights, murals, and graffiti on the walls, and statues, New Delhi has turned colourful.
Bharat Mandapam, the main venue of G20 Leaders Summit at Pragati Maidan is decked up to welcome the Heads of State and dignitaries.
As India wraps up its year-long presidency, the summit will culminate with the adoption of the G20 Leaders' Declaration, solidifying the commitment of participating leaders to the priorities established during various ministerial and working group sessions.
The theme for G20 Summit 2023 is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future.' This theme draws its inspiration from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad, highlighting the intrinsic value of all life forms, from humans and animals to plants and microorganisms. It underscores their interconnectedness on planet Earth and in the broader cosmos.
Additionally, the theme sheds light on 'LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment), emphasising environmentally sustainable and responsible choices, both at the individual and national levels. This approach aims to spark global transformations towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
The G20 Summit, comprising 19 individual nations and the European Union, collectively represents a significant international consortium. These nations account for approximately 85% of the global gross domestic product, over 75% of global trade, and nearly two-thirds of the world's population.
The G20 presidency rotates among five groups of member countries. Each country within a group becomes eligible for the presidency during its group's turn, with negotiations among eligible countries determining the group's presidency.
The G20 presidency is an esteemed privilege that comes with substantial responsibilities. The presiding nation plays a central role in setting the G20 agenda, hosting meetings and the G20 Leaders' Summit, and providing logistical support.
In the absence of a permanent secretariat, the host country mobilises human and material resources to facilitate the forum's functioning throughout the year. Furthermore, the G20 president extends invitations to guest countries and organisations to participate in G20 processes.
As the G20 Summit 2023 unfolds, the world will closely watch the outcomes and commitments made by participating countries. From addressing climate change to fostering economic resilience, the summit's agenda encompasses critical aspects of global governance.
In addition to the formal discussions and meetings, the summit offers opportunities for bilateral and multilateral engagements, providing leaders with a platform to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore collaborative initiatives.