G20 Summit Day 2 highlights: PM Modi hands over bloc presidency gavel to Brazil President

G20 Summit LIVE: Ties between India and Brazil are very strong, says PM Modi amid talks with Brazilian President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an excellent talk with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. PM Modi said, "Ties between India and Brazil are very strong" in an X post. They talked about ways to boost trade and cooperation in agriculture, and technology. EaIier, PM Modi handed over the gavel of the G20 presidency to President Lula and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming G20 Summit. 

Excellent meeting with President @LulaOficial. Ties between India and Brazil are very strong. We talked about ways to boost trade and cooperation in agriculture, technology and more. I also conveyed my best wishes for Brazil’s upcoming G20 Presidency. pic.twitter.com/XDMjLdfyUi

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi meets President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michel. They discussed the subjects of improved connectivity, trade, and technology.

Great meeting with @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen and @eucopresident @CharlesMichel. Subjects such as improved connectivity, trade and technology featured prominently in our discussions. India-EU cooperation in futuristic sectors including green hydrogen is very laudatory. pic.twitter.com/ZimofZG7lZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi meets President of the Republic of Korea

To review the complete spectrum of bilateral relations, and to further boost commercial and cultural ties between India and the Republic of Korea, PM Modi meets President Yoon Suk Yeol on the sidelines of G20 Summit.

The deliberations with @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol were extensive. Reviewing the complete spectrum of bilateral relations, we agreed to further boost commercial and cultural ties between India and the Republic of Korea. pic.twitter.com/SVOalbmUnM

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Modi thanked him for enriching the G20 Summit with his views and discussed how India and Germany can continue to work together in clean energy, and innovation and work towards a better planet.

Very good meeting with @Bundeskanzler @OlafScholz in Delhi. Thanked him for enriching the G20 Summit with his views. Also discussed how India and Germany can continue working together in clean energy, innovation and work towards a better planet. pic.twitter.com/g62rUXEVDc

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi met with President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani. Their meeting focused on advancing India-Comoros ties in sectors like trade, investments and maritime cooperation. Modi also congratulated Azali on the African Union becoming a permanent member of the G20.

Had a very fruitful meeting with @PR_AZALI. Congratulated him once again on @_AfricanUnion joining the G20 family. Comoros is vital to India’s SAGAR Vision. Our deliberations included ways to enhance cooperation in areas like shipping, trade and more. pic.twitter.com/Zd4Nbm7YvZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: India-France Joint Statement on bilateral meeting over lunch 

PM Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders’ Summit. The two leaders discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in July, 2023 in Paris. They also exchanged views on important international and regional developments.

India-France Joint Statement: PM Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders’ Summit at New Delhi on September 10, 2023. The two leaders discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in… pic.twitter.com/hK0Cp2cW5X

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: "India our greatest trade partner in South Asia, will tap huge potential of cooperation", says Turkish President Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said India is his country's greatest trade partner in South Asia and expressed confidence of tapping the huge potential of cooperation between the two countries. He also hailed the African Union becoming a member of the G20, saying it would revitalise the grouping.

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, "....India is our greatest trade partner in South Asia. And we have great potential to enjoy primarily in the field of economy and many others..." pic.twitter.com/X0l3TRZnNT

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi met Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. They discussed a full range of India-Canada ties across various sectors.

Met PM @JustinTrudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. We discussed the full range of India-Canada ties across different sectors. pic.twitter.com/iP9fsILWac

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: Rishi Sunak leaves for UK following a fruitful G20 summit in India

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves for the UK with his wife Akshata Murty. British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis tweets, "Congratulations to the G20 India and Amitabh Kant. Thank you to Rishi Sunak & Mrs Murty for the visit. A G20 Summit of ambition, inclusion and action."

#WATCH | British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis tweets, "Congratulations to the G20 India and Amitabh Kant. Thank you to Rishi Sunak & Mrs Murty for the visit. A G20 Summit of ambition, inclusion and action."

(Video: Alex Ellis' Twitter) pic.twitter.com/mGyG99ESlZ

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi holds lunch meeting with French President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a lunch meeting with French President Emmanual Macron. They discussed a series of topics to ensure the India-France relation to scale new heights of progress.

A very productive lunch meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron. We discussed a series of topics and look forward to ensuring India-France relations scale new heights of progress. pic.twitter.com/JDugC3995N

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: "We support a deep reform of global governance', says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says, "We support a deep reform of global governance. Security Council but as well the World Bank and the IMF, they have to reflect today's reality in terms of demography and economy as well. And then we want to increase the available tools. That's why we want to replenish the World Bank and France is supporting that so that the emerging countries have a greater role to play..."

#WATCH | G-20 in India | French President Emmanuel Macron says, "We support a deep reform of global governance. Security Council but as well the World Bank and the IMF, they have to reflect today's reality in terms of demography and economy as well. And then we want to increase… pic.twitter.com/Mn0rrbRqlJ

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: "Faithful to its principles India did its utmost for the G-20 presidency to serve unity and peace and send across the message of unity", says Macron 

French President Emmanuel Macron says, "I thank PM Modi. Faithful to its principles India did its utmost for the G-20 presidency to serve unity and peace and send across the message of unity while Russia is still waging its aggression on Ukraine..."

#WATCH | G-20 in India | French President Emmanuel Macron says, "I thank PM Modi. Faithful to its principles India did its utmost for the G-20 presidency to serve unity and peace and send across the message of unity while Russia is still waging its aggression on Ukraine..." pic.twitter.com/OJrZtIpdle

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: "For the next three years, India has been given the responsibility to co-chair the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion organisation..." says, Ajay Seth 

Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance says,  "For the next three years, India has been given the responsibility to co-chair the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion organisation..."

He also added, "Consensus was built on how to strengthen multilateral developmental banks, their effectiveness, better bigger and more effective banks so that their development impact can be maximised. Second is how we can get help from technology and how crypto technology can be beneficial, what are its policy risks and what should be the regulations around it, consensus could not be reached but there was a strong endorsement from the leaders..."

#WATCH | G 20 in India | Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance says, "Consensus was built on how to strengthen multilateral developmental banks, their effectiveness, better bigger and more effective banks so that their development impact can… pic.twitter.com/BYVnO2q8XF

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: "We were able to agree on the G20 Leaders' declaration which is a truly meaningful achievement," says Japanese PM Fumio Kishida

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says "Under the leadership of India as this year's chair, we were able to agree on the G20 Leaders' declaration which is a truly meaningful achievement. Japan has been engaged in the negotiations with the intent to pass on the outcome of the G7 to the G20 and we were able to hand over to the G20 points that were confirmed at the Hiroshima Summit. I look forward to working with other leaders to follow up on the outcomes delivered by the G7 and G20..."

#WATCH | G 20 in India | Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says "Under the leadership of India as this year's chair, we were able to agree on the G20 Leaders' declaration which is a truly meaningful achievement. Japan has been engaged in the negotiations with the intent to pass on the… pic.twitter.com/g9YnPimnCF

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023

G20 Summit LIVE: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida extends his deep respect and appreciation to PM Modi and President of Indonesia Joko

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says, "Over the course of the past five days, I attended ASEAN-related summits in Jakarta and the G 20 New Delhi Summit. First and foremost, I extend my deep respect and appreciation to President Joko of Indonesia and Prime Minister Modi of India for exercising outstanding leadership as chairs of the Summits and to the members of both governments..."

#WATCH | G-20 in India: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says, "Over the course of the past five days, I attended ASEAN-related summits in Jakarta and the G 20 New Delhi Summit. First and foremost, I extend my deep respect and appreciation to President Joko of Indonesia and Prime… pic.twitter.com/OHpp8mniTY

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023