G20 Summit ends, PM Modi hands over presidency to Brazil
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which marked the end of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. He also handed over the ceremonial gavel to Lula da Silva to mark the transfer of the G20 Presidency at the summit's third session, "One Future," at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi's Pragati Maidan.
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Watch: Video of the announcement by PM Modi
#WATCH | G 20 in India | Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over the gavel of G 20 presidency to the President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. pic.twitter.com/ihEmXN9lty
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
Facts
PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with several leaders
With the ceremonial transfer of the gavel, the G20 Leaders' Summit under India's G20 Presidency concluded. However, PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of France, Canada, Nigeria, and others on Sunday. The summit's second day began with G20 leaders, including United States President Joe Biden and United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak, gathering at Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
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What PM Modi said at 3rd session of G20 Summit
As the G20 Summit's third session began, PM Modi underlined its idea, saying "One Future" meant a future where countries are integrated by hearts and interests, too. He also stressed the importance of a human-centric vision rather than a GDP-centric one. He added the world should look at a future going beyond the vision of a "global village" to that of a "global family."
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva listed G20 priorities
Meanwhile, at the summit's concluding ceremony, the Brazilian president listed social inclusion, the fight against hunger and poverty, energy transition, and sustainable development as G20 priorities. He also emphasized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must include new developing countries as permanent and non-permanent members to regain strength. "We (developing economies) want greater representation for emerging countries at World Bank and IMF," he noted.
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Symbolic tree plantation by leaders at Bharat Mandapam
Coming together to achieve a resilient tomorrow for our One Earth, One Family, One Future! 🌱
— G20 India (@g20org) September 10, 2023
The G20 Heads of Delegations participated in a symbolic Tree Plantation ceremony at the Bharat Mandapam.
A collective effort to nurture environmental consciousness at #G20India. pic.twitter.com/kbLezavYLL
Joe Biden
Biden skipped 3rd session of G20 Summit
On Sunday, several heads of G20 nations attended crucial deliberations at the third and final session. However, Biden skipped the event as he left for Hanoi, Vietnam. His Vietnam tour reportedly aims at deepening the US-Vietnam cooperation in light of China's growing ambitions in the region. Biden will meet top Vietnamese leaders and is expected to sign off on a "comprehensive strategic partnership."