G20 Summit: Look forward to productive discussions with world leaders, says PM Modi

As the two-day G20 summit of world leaders is all set to be underway from Saturday, September 9, in New Delhi, India is all set to greet world leaders. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit, and that he looks forward to productive discussions with the world leaders at the event.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on 09-10 September 2023 at New Delhi's iconic Bharat Mandapam. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days." 

India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on 09-10 September 2023 at New Delhi’s iconic Bharat Mandapam. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days.

It is my firm belief that…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2023

"It is my firm belief that the New Delhi G20 Summit will chart a new path in the human-centric and inclusive development," he added.

"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 whole world is one family. India's G20 Presidency has been inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented. We actively voiced the developmental concerns of the Global South," PM Modi said.

"India also places great emphasis on a human-centric way of furthering progress. It is important to emulate Gandhi Ji's mission of serving the underprivileged, the very last person in the queue. During the G20 Summit, I will be chairing Sessions on 'One Earth', 'One Family' and 'One Future', covering a range of issues of prime concern to the world community. These include furthering strong, sustainable, inclusive and balanced growth," PM Modi said.

"We seek to accelerate progress of SDGs, Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future and strengthen Multilateral Institutions for the 21st Century. We attach immense priority to futuristic sectors such as technological transformation and digital public infrastructure. We will also collectively work to further gender equality, and woman empowerment and ensure world peace," he said.

US President Joe Biden is expected to arrive in New Delhi at 7 pm on Friday, September 8, as the national capital is all set to host the 2023 G20 Summit amid heavy preparations and tight security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in bilateral talks with Biden after the arrival of the US President for the G20 Summit.

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"I am confident that our guests will enjoy the warmth of the Indian hospitality. Rashtrapati Ji (president Droupadi Murmu) will be hosting a dinner on September 9," PM Modi said. 

“On the 10th, the leaders will pay homage to Gandhi Ji at Rajghat. At the Closing Ceremony, on the same day, G20 Leaders will share their collective vision for a sustainable and equitable 'One Future', together like 'One Family', for a healthier 'One Earth'," the Prime Minister added.