NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called an end to the G20 summit in Delhi as he handed over the ceremonial gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to mark the transfer of bloc's presidency.
"I want to congratulate Brazil's president and my friend Lula da Silva, and hand over the presidency's gavel to him," PM Modi said. Lula da Silva congratulated PM Modi and thanked India for its efforts to give voice to the topics of interest to emerging economies.
At the concluding session, PM Modi proposed an G20 virtual summit in November end to review progress on matters decided in this summit. The Prime Minister also called for world's 'new realities' to reflect in 'new global structure', and sought reforms in global bodies like United Nations.
Here's all that transpired on day 2 of G20 summit:'There is need to expand mandate of multilateral development banks'There is a need to expand the mandate of multilateral development banks and develop global standards to regulate cryptocurrencies, PM Modi told G20 leaders.
"We need to expand the mandate of multilateral development banks. Our decisions should be immediate and effective in this direction," Modi said.
Congratulate PM Modi for efficiently leading G20 bloc, says Brazilian President"Geopolitical issues" should not derail G20 discussions, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Sunday as his country assumed the bloc's presidency, in an implicit reference to diplomatic wrangling over the Ukraine war.
"We cannot let geopolitical issues sequester the G20 agenda of discussions," Lula said adding, "we have no interest in a divided G20. We need peace and cooperation instead of conflict."
He also stressed on greater representation for emerging countries at the World Bank and IMF.
India's Sherpa Amitabh Kant shares most 'complex' part of G20India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Sunday said that it took over 200 hours of non-stop negotiations to deliver a consensus on the G20 declaration that was adopted at the Leaders' Summit.
The Indian team of diplomats held 300 bilateral meetings and circulated 15 drafts with their counterparts on the contentious Ukraine conflict to drive home a consensus.
"The most complex part of the entire G20 was to bring consensus on the geopolitical paras (Russia-Ukraine). This was done over 200 hours of non -stop negotiations, 300 bilateral meetings, 15 drafts. In this, I was greatly assisted by two brilliant officers, Eenam Gambhir and K Nagraj Naidu," Kant posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
US President Joe Biden departs for VietnamAfter attending the G20 Summit in India, US President Joe Biden departed for Vietnam. Biden said that the G20 Summit held in India proved that the group can still drive solutions to "most pressing issues." He noted that the global economy is suffering from overlapping shocks of the climate crisis.
Sharing a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, US President Joe Biden stated, “At a moment when the global economy is suffering from the overlapping shocks of the climate crisis, fragility, and conflict, this year’s Summit proved that the G20 can still drive solutions to our most pressing issues.”
PM Modi along with G20 leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at RajghatPrime Minister Narendra Modi along with other G20 leaders on Sunday morning visited Rajghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
PM Modi received the Heads of states and heads of international organisations at the rain-washed Rajghat memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. PM Modi welcomed the dignitaries with a stole and posed for pictures with them against the backdrop of an image of the Bapu ashram in Maharashtra. Mahatma Gandhi stayed here from 1936 till his death in 1948.
G20 Leaders Pay Their Respects at Gandhi Memorial on the Final Day of Summit
"At the iconic Rajghat, the G20 family paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi - the beacon of peace, service, compassion and non-violence. As diverse nations converge, Gandhi Ji’s timeless ideals guide our collective vision for a harmonious, inclusive and prosperous global future," wrote PM Modi on X. He also posted pictures of the morning's event.
UK PM Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham templeUK PM Rishi Sunak, offered prayers at Akshardham Temple on Sunday morning. Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty spent 45 minutes at the Akshardham Temple, offering prayers and learning about its architecture and history, according to temple management officials.
G20 Leaders Pay Their Respects at Gandhi Memorial on the Final Day of Summit
Sunak, who was dressed in a crisp white shirt and navy blue trousers, and his wife, who paired a beige kurta with a bright pink dupatta and loose pants, were accorded a traditional welcome at the temple.
After the visit, Sunak joined the G20 leaders to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial Rajghat.
(With agency inputs)