G20 presidency

July 18, 2025 12:13 PM

US eyes ‘back to basics’ revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump administration's plans said. Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance chiefs' meeting that started in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday, his second absence from an event this year. Experts and administration sources say the abs...

September 26, 2024 3:52 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights global governance reforms at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed important aspects of global governance reform in the second G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Wednesday, which took place on the margins the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting, chaired by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, was attended by several leaders, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, General Assembly President Philemon Yang, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Jaishankar emphasized India's...

September 16, 2024 6:17 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to pay two-day State visit to India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a two-day state visit to India starting Thursday, in what will be the first incoming bilateral visit since the formation of the new Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During her stay on June 21-22, Hasina will hold bilateral consultations with PM Modi and call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is also...

September 16, 2024 5:59 PM

PM Modi expresses gratitude for G7 Summit invitation in talks with Italian counterpart

In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to Italian Prime Minister Meloni for the invitation to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Sessions, scheduled for June 2024 in Puglia, Italy. PM Modi and his Italian counterpart PM Meloni discussed various topics of mutual interest, including strengthening their countries' strategic partnership and global issues. The discussion took place as PM Modi extended his greetings on the 79th anniversary of...

September 16, 2024 5:02 PM

Brazil: G20 Employment Working Group highlights commitments made under Indian Presidency

The second day of the G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting, held under the Brazilian presidency in the city of Brasilia, began with a special session dedicated to the follow-up of the implementation of commitments made during India's G20 presidency to develop an international reference classification of occupations and skills. During the meeting, the Indian delegation highlighted the need for G20 countries to work towards the G20 EWG commitment of the Indian Presidency in 2023 for the inc...