African Union Joins G20 as Permanent Member: PM Modi’s Resolution During India’s Chairmanship
New Delhi has today, meaning from September 9, started the G20 Summit. PM Modi welcomed foreign guests at the India Pavilion. PM Modi began his address by paying homage to the people who lost their lives in the earthquake in Morocco. He said that we are with Morocco in this moment of sorrow and will help them in every possible way.
After this, PM Modi proposed to make the African Union a permanent member of the G20. In this regard, he also met the heads of the African Union who arrived at the summit. In this matter, while the African Union’s head Ajali Ason was the first to arrive at the summit, China and the European Union also supported India to include the African Union in the G20. PM Modi received the heads of the member countries who reached the India Pavilion first. While addressing PM Modi said that the 21st century is moving in a new direction.
Modi Said – Confidence has been restored in the world In the G-20 summit
PM Modi said that after Corona, confidence has been restored in the world. The Ukraine war has further exacerbated this crisis. When we can defeat Corona, we can also overcome this crisis through mutual discussions. At this time, everyone coming together is essential.
African Union Becomes Permanent Member of G20
Addressing the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I am requesting the African Union Chairman to be informed before starting the proceedings of G20. I invite you to take your place as a permanent member of G20. PM proposed to make the African Union a permanent member of G20. In this matter, PM met the Prime Minister of the African Union, who attended the summit for the first time as a permanent member of G20.
55 Countries’ Organization, the African Union, Also Became a G-20 Member
The leading group of Global South, the African Union, has also joined the G20. PM Modi’s proposal has been accepted by all member countries. Addressing the summit amid the rumbles of global leaders, Modi said, “With the consensus of all of you, I am inviting the African Union to join G20. Following this, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar took the African Union Chairman, who was attending the G-20 meeting for the first time as a permanent member, to his seat at the G-20 table. The African Union is a powerful organization that includes 55 member countries.
PM Modi’s Message: Together, Development for All
The Mantra of Trust for All PM Modi chanted the mantra of ‘a blockade of self-confidence’ in the world, development for all, and the mantra of trust for all. Modi said, “This is a time when we have been demanding new solutions from old patterns for years, so to carry forward the progress of human civilization with the spirit of peace, we have to fulfill all our responsibilities together. This time, by coming together, we can chart a new path for everyone. Therefore, together, development for all, and the mantra of trust can become a guiding light for all of us.”
The 21st Century is Charting a New Course for the World
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the earthquake incident in Morocco for the first time and offered assistance. PM Modi welcomed all the countries as the chairperson of G-20. He said, “Today, where we are standing, a few kilometers away, there is a pillar from a thousand years ago. It is inscribed on it that the welfare of humanity should always be ensured. India had given this message to the entire world a thousand years ago. This time, the 21st century is charting a new course for the entire world. The world is demanding new challenges from us, and therefore, we must fulfill all our responsibilities together. This time, by coming together, we can chart a new path for everyone.”
Modi Informs Biden About the Konark Chakra Built in India Mandapam
PM Modi provided information to Biden about the Konark Chakra built in India Mandapam. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President Yun Suk-yol, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also arrived at the India Mandapam.
Welcome to Dignitaries at the India Mandapam
Bangladesh, Egypt, and Japan’s Prime Ministers have arrived at the India Mandapam. PM Modi welcomed the dignitaries. Nigeria’s PM Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Spain’s Vice President Nadia Calviño Santamaría, and UAE Chief Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the India Mandapam. Here, Prime Minister Modi welcomed everyone.
United Mexican Economy Minister Raquel Buenrostro Sanchez, Argentine President Alberto Fernández, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have also arrived at the India Mandapam.
Warm Welcome for Dignitaries
A warm welcome was extended to the dignitaries by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among them were Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, World Bank President Ajay Banga, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, President of Comoros, African Union Chairperson Azali Assoumani, and Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Asad bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said.
PM Modi Welcomes President Biden
Prime Minister Modi also extended a warm welcome to President Joe Biden of the United States, who had arrived at the India Pavilion. During their interaction, PM Modi shared information about the Konark Sun Temple. PM Modi also welcomed Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during the event.
India-Saudi Arabia Extend Warm Welcome: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman arrived in Delhi for the G-20 Summit. President Joe Biden visited India, and Modi personally received him at the airport. They held a 27-minute conversation to discuss various mutual interests and cooperation.
Leaders at the G-20 Summit: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman participated in the G-20 Summit in Delhi. Modi and Biden also had a meeting where they discussed global challenges, including climate change and pandemic recovery. The summit agenda includes economic cooperation and strategic discussions among member countries.
Bilateral Meetings: During the G-20 Summit, Modi had bilateral meetings with leaders from Mauritius and Bangladesh, Pravind Jugnauth and Sheikh Hasina, respectively. They discussed various issues, including regional matters and bilateral cooperation, strengthening ties between India and these nations.
These Heads of State Did Not Attend
Several crucial leaders from various countries are not participating in this highly significant G-20 summit. This includes Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Additionally, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will also not attend the summit for undisclosed reasons.
