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NEW DELHI: On the eve of the graduation of the G20 Summit on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas outlining the anticipated outcomes of the meet, acknowledged that the G20 would chart a brand new path towards ‘human-centric’ and inclusive growth.
Just hours earlier than his conferences with the US President and different overseas dignitaries for bilateral discussions on Friday, Modi introduced that he could be chairing classes on ‘One Earth, One Family’ and ‘One Future,’ overlaying a variety of points.
Taking to X (previously Twitter), shortly after the arrival of British PM Rishi Sunak alongside along with his India-born spouse Akshata Sunak, Modi expressed his anticipation of a fruitful summit to collaboratively work in direction of a greater planet.
Subsequently, he remarked, “India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on September 9 at New Delhi’s iconic Bharat Mandapam. This marks the first-ever G20 Summit hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days,” he stated.
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s mission, the PM additional acknowledged, “India places great emphasis on a human-centric approach to progress. It is essential to emulate Gandhi’s mission of serving the underprivileged, especially those at the very end of the queue.” He additionally talked about that he could be chairing discussions on numerous points, together with the promotion of sturdy, sustainable, inclusive, and balanced development.
“We aim to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goals, the Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future, and strengthening multilateral institutions for 21st century,” the Prime Minister stated, including that “Collectively, we will work towards furthering gender equality, empowering women, and ensuring world peace.”
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Elaborating on the essence of India’s G20 Presidency theme, the PM acknowledged, “Rooted in our cultural ethos, India’s G20 Presidency theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’ deeply resonates with our worldview that the entire world is one family.”
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Heard within the hall
Biden arrives, spreads cheer
US President Joe Biden was in nice spirits on his arrival in New Delhi. When Minister VK Singh welcomed him, Biden thanked him with a large smile. During the chat that adopted, he was seen bursting into laughter many occasions. Then he noticed an uncommon visitor — US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, had introduced alongside his daughter. Biden hugged the lady and fairly affectionately requested her how she was doing, to which she replied, “Very nice, sir.” “He displayed a great sense of humour, making all of us laugh. He made us feel as if we were old acquaintances,” stated an official.
IMF chief shakes a leg upon arrival
The world leaders arriving for the summit in New Delhi are being welcomed by conventional Indian dance performances by numerous troupes. When IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva arrived, the cultural crew showcased a standard folks dance to the tunes of a Sambalpuri music. A smiling Georgieva danced to the beat of the music on the airport. Prime Minister Modi stated he appreciated the love she has proven for India’s tradition when she landed right here.
I’m a proud Hindu, says Sunak
Union minister Ashwini Choubey greeted British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a “Jai Siyaram.” Choubey, introducing himself, stated he hailed from Bihar’s Buxar, the place Lord Ram and Laxman killed the demon Tadka. “O great! That’s so much pious to hear,” Sunak remarked. He was knowledgeable that he had come to his ‘sasural’ (in-laws’ dwelling) and his spouse was ‘Bharat ki beti’ (India’s daughter). Choubey gifted him a garland of rudraksha, a duplicate of Bhagwat Gita and a duplicate of Hanuman Chalisa. “I am a proud Hindu,” Sunak later remarked, pointing to his roots.
On the menu: Pearl Peas Soup
As the G20 Summit unfolds in all its glory, the Ashok’s Culinary Team has launched into an thrilling journey of culinary innovation. The devoted cooks have meticulously crafted a spread of distinctive recipes for the distinguished dignitaries. The crew has developed extraordinary recipes equivalent to pearl peas soup, jowar anjeer ke kofte, falafel in pita pockets served with hummus, grilled salmon in south Indian model curry leaf marination, bao (steamed buns with unique fillings) and amaranth jalebi with thandai rabdi.
Garden of garlands at Lutyens’ Delhi
Trees lining the roads resulting in the G20 venue Bharat Mandapam and the delegates’ inns have been embellished with garlands of yellow flowers. More than 1,000 quintals of flowers have been introduced in for this, sources stated. Lutyens’ Delhi resembles a giant vibrant backyard with hundreds of garlands manufactured from marigold, chrysanthemum, daisy and asparagus mary. About 20 flower boards are displayed on the venue with the G20 brand and slogan ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
(Compiled by Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Parvez Sultan)
NEW DELHI: On the eve of the graduation of the G20 Summit on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas outlining the anticipated outcomes of the meet, acknowledged that the G20 would chart a brand new path towards ‘human-centric’ and inclusive growth.
Just hours earlier than his conferences with the US President and different overseas dignitaries for bilateral discussions on Friday, Modi introduced that he could be chairing classes on ‘One Earth, One Family’ and ‘One Future,’ overlaying a variety of points.
Taking to X (previously Twitter), shortly after the arrival of British PM Rishi Sunak alongside along with his India-born spouse Akshata Sunak, Modi expressed his anticipation of a fruitful summit to collaboratively work in direction of a greater planet.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );
Subsequently, he remarked, “India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on September 9 at New Delhi’s iconic Bharat Mandapam. This marks the first-ever G20 Summit hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days,” he stated.
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s mission, the PM additional acknowledged, “India places great emphasis on a human-centric approach to progress. It is essential to emulate Gandhi’s mission of serving the underprivileged, especially those at the very end of the queue.” He additionally talked about that he could be chairing discussions on numerous points, together with the promotion of sturdy, sustainable, inclusive, and balanced development.
“We aim to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goals, the Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future, and strengthening multilateral institutions for 21st century,” the Prime Minister stated, including that “Collectively, we will work towards furthering gender equality, empowering women, and ensuring world peace.”
ALSO READ | G20 Summit: Receive delegates with message ‘welcome to sacred land of Bharat’, Centre to ministers
Elaborating on the essence of India’s G20 Presidency theme, the PM acknowledged, “Rooted in our cultural ethos, India’s G20 Presidency theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’ deeply resonates with our worldview that the entire world is one family.”
ALSO READ | Human-centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the final mile, leaving none behind
Heard within the hall
Biden arrives, spreads cheer
US President Joe Biden was in nice spirits on his arrival in New Delhi. When Minister VK Singh welcomed him, Biden thanked him with a large smile. During the chat that adopted, he was seen bursting into laughter many occasions. Then he noticed an uncommon visitor — US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, had introduced alongside his daughter. Biden hugged the lady and fairly affectionately requested her how she was doing, to which she replied, “Very nice, sir.” “He displayed a great sense of humour, making all of us laugh. He made us feel as if we were old acquaintances,” stated an official.
IMF chief shakes a leg upon arrival
The world leaders arriving for the summit in New Delhi are being welcomed by conventional Indian dance performances by numerous troupes. When IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva arrived, the cultural crew showcased a standard folks dance to the tunes of a Sambalpuri music. A smiling Georgieva danced to the beat of the music on the airport. Prime Minister Modi stated he appreciated the love she has proven for India’s tradition when she landed right here.
I’m a proud Hindu, says Sunak
Union minister Ashwini Choubey greeted British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a “Jai Siyaram.” Choubey, introducing himself, stated he hailed from Bihar’s Buxar, the place Lord Ram and Laxman killed the demon Tadka. “O great! That’s so much pious to hear,” Sunak remarked. He was knowledgeable that he had come to his ‘sasural’ (in-laws’ dwelling) and his spouse was ‘Bharat ki beti’ (India’s daughter). Choubey gifted him a garland of rudraksha, a duplicate of Bhagwat Gita and a duplicate of Hanuman Chalisa. “I am a proud Hindu,” Sunak later remarked, pointing to his roots.
On the menu: Pearl Peas Soup
As the G20 Summit unfolds in all its glory, the Ashok’s Culinary Team has launched into an thrilling journey of culinary innovation. The devoted cooks have meticulously crafted a spread of distinctive recipes for the distinguished dignitaries. The crew has developed extraordinary recipes equivalent to pearl peas soup, jowar anjeer ke kofte, falafel in pita pockets served with hummus, grilled salmon in south Indian model curry leaf marination, bao (steamed buns with unique fillings) and amaranth jalebi with thandai rabdi.
Garden of garlands at Lutyens’ Delhi
Trees lining the roads resulting in the G20 venue Bharat Mandapam and the delegates’ inns have been embellished with garlands of yellow flowers. More than 1,000 quintals of flowers have been introduced in for this, sources stated. Lutyens’ Delhi resembles a giant vibrant backyard with hundreds of garlands manufactured from marigold, chrysanthemum, daisy and asparagus mary. About 20 flower boards are displayed on the venue with the G20 brand and slogan ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
(Compiled by Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Parvez Sultan)
