G20

February 21, 2025 10:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar backs South Africa’s G20 priorities, calls for global collaboration

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's strong support for the priorities set by the South African Presidency, emphasizing their alignment with India’s own advocacy during its G20 leadership. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, Jaishankar underscored the need for the G20 to prioritize cooperation over competition in addressing global challenges. "We are supportive of the priorities of the South African Presidency. They align with what In...

February 21, 2025 4:20 PM

Jaishankar calls for plurilateralism and common ground at G20

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the G20 session in South Africa, underscored the strain on the global order due to ongoing conflicts and called for greater plurilateralism to address global deficits. He emphasized that the international agenda should not be dictated by the interests of a few and urged for collective efforts to uphold international law and multilateral cooperation. Speaking at the G20 session titled "Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation," Jaishanka...

February 20, 2025 4:22 PM

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Singapore, Brazil counterparts on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in key diplomatic discussions with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. In a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and global geopolitical developments. Jaishankar later described their exchange as insightful, reaffirming India’s strong ties with Singapore. "Alw...

February 20, 2025 4:14 PM

G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine

Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies were to meet in South Africa on Thursday and Friday, amid tensions between members over the Ukraine war, trade disputes and with the top U.S. diplomat staying away owing to a feud with the hosts. The G20 countries, which represent some 85% of global GDP and three quarters of trade, often struggle to see eye to eye, but geopolitical rifts since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion have rendered it more fractious than ever. The discord has increased since P...

February 19, 2025 1:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in South Africa

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will travel to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, scheduled for February 20-21 in Johannesburg, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Jaishankar will attend the meeting at the invitation of South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. His visit is expected to strengthen India's engagement with G20 nations and amplify the voice of the Global South on key in...

February 6, 2025 9:55 AM

US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meeting in South Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend an upcoming G20 meeting in South Africa, the top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off funding to the African country. South Africa will host a meeting of foreign ministers of the G20 group of countries from February 20-21 in Johannesburg. South Africa has the G20 presidency from December 2024 to November 2025. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "South Afr...

November 20, 2024 9:48 AM

PM Modi witnesses Ramayana performance in Brazil, applauds cultural impact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a presentation of the Ramayana in Brazil on Tuesday and expressed his appreciation for the performance. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Met Jonas Masetti and his team. I had mentioned him during one of the #MannKiBaat programmes for his passion towards Vedanta and the Gita.” Commending the performance, PM Modi said, “His team presented glimpses of the Ramayana in Sanskrit. It is commendable how Indian culture is making a...

November 18, 2024 4:39 PM

India rated fastest growing G20 economy with GDP growth projected at 7% for 2024

India is projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, followed by Indonesia in the second spot with 5% while China is ranked third with an economic growth rate of 4.8%. "India takes the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7% GDP growth rate projected for 2024! This achievement highlights India's robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges," a MyGov post on X said after the rankings were releas...

November 14, 2024 10:22 AM

Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil’s top court ahead of G20

A man killed himself with a bomb outside Brazil's Supreme Court after trying to enter the building on Wednesday, officials said, stirring security concerns before the country hosts global leaders from the Group of 20 major economies. The blasts come five days before the G20 heads of state meet in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a state visit to the capital Brasilia by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building an...

November 9, 2024 9:10 AM

Brazil-India relations strengthen on Brazil national day, says Ambassador Nobrega

Marking Brazil National Day, Brazil's Ambassador to India, on Friday Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega, highlighted the strengthened partnership between Brazil and India, underscoring shared values, common goals, and expanding cooperation between the two nations. In a speech in New Delhi, Nobrega emphasized that Brazil and India's bond has deepened, especially in 2024, as both countries navigate a challenging international landscape. "Our long-standing friendship has gained in breadth and dept...