G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: India's G20 presidency has become symbol of inclusion inside, outside country: PM Modi

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World is looking to the G20 once again to provide leadership, says UK PM

G 20 in India | UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweets,
"15 years ago, #G20 leaders came together for the first time to restore global growth after the financial crisis. We meet at a time of enormous challenges – the world is looking to the G20 once again to provide leadership.… pic.twitter.com/SDsQ350kWH— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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170 guests on list of G20 special dinner to be hosted by President Murmu

The list of distinguished invitees for President Draupadi Murmu's G20 dinner in the national capital includes 170 people.

Apart from foreign leaders and heads of delegation, chief ministers from all states, cabinet and state ministers, secretaries in the Central government, and other distinguished guests have been invited to the gala dinner on Saturday at the Bharat Mandapam's multi-function hall.

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India's G20 presidency has become symbol of inclusion inside, outside country: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that India's G20 presidency has become a symbol of inclusiveness both inside and beyond the nation, and that it has become "People's G20" in India, with crores of residents connected to it.

PM Modi spoke of global issues in his opening remarks at the G20 Summit, which is being hosted by India, and stated that 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' can be the torch bearer to overcome these.

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G20 delegates reach compromise on Russia-Ukraine conflict language

According to Reuters, delegates at the G20 conference have reached an agreement on the phrasing around Russia's intervention into Ukraine.

Furthermore, according to the same source, G20 delegates are still debating whether to issue a collective statement by the leaders or a formal communiqué at the conclusion of their two-day meeting in New Delhi.

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US, India, Saudi, EU to unveil rail, ports deal on G20 sidelines

A global rail and port agreement linking the Middle East and South Asia will be revealed on the sidelines of the G20 conference in New Delhi on Saturday, according to a White House official.

The agreement comes at a vital juncture in US President Joe Biden's efforts to oppose China's Belt and Road Initiative on global infrastructure by positioning the US as an alternative partner and investor for poor countries at the G20 summit.

The agreement will assist poor and middle-income nations in the area and allow the Middle East to play a crucial role in global business, according to Jon Finer, the United States' deputy national security advisor, speaking to reporters at the bloc's annual summit in New Delhi.

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to hold talks with PM Modi on Monday

On Monday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bilateral meeting. Saudi Arabia's second major trading partner is India. Both nations have a significant collaboration in the energy sector.

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This project is in the interest of the Gulf, India, says Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, Saudi Arabia, Faisal J Abbas

#WATCH | G 20 in India | On the possible infrastructure deal linking Middle Eastern countries by railways and connecting India by port, Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, Saudi Arabia, Faisal J Abbas says "The rail connection project is yet to be announced, it might be announced at… pic.twitter.com/cY8DKu6NGd— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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PM Modi at Session 1 of the G20 Summit

G 20 in India | Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Session 1 of the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/yCdpKooEhR— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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India and Russia have been good friends, says editor-in-chief of Russia News, Ekaterina Nadolskaia

#WATCH | G 20 in India | Editor in chief of Russia News, Ekaterina Nadolskaia says "Our relations (India-Russia) have been good and it will remain good. India and Russia have been good friends. We like PM Modi in Russia...It is not important who attends the G20 Summit, whether it… pic.twitter.com/aepSeWTihA— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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PM Modi, other Heads of State attend Session 1 of G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Heads of State/Government, as well as Heads of International Organisations, attend Session 1 of the G20 Summit in Delhi's Bharat Mandapam.

G 20 in India | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Heads of State/Government and Heads of international organisations participate in Session 1 of the G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/2CFr1iatYq— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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G20 Sherpas reach deal on wording for Russian war in Ukraine, says report

According to a report from Bloomberg, "diplomats from the Group of 20 nations have hammered out compromise language on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, overcoming differences between Moscow and the rest of the group that had threatened to derail hopes of a joint communique from this weekend’s summit".

According to those involved with the deliberations, the phrase is essentially identical to that agreed upon at last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia. They requested anonymity in order to explain internal debates.

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Flights from Patna cancelled due to G20 Summit

In view of the G20 Summit, the Airports Authority of India has decided to cancel ten flights from Patna to Delhi, according to IANS.

Air India AI 415 and AI 416 flights, in particular, were cancelled on Friday, September 8, and will remain halted from 9 September to 11 September. Furthermore, Vistara Airline's flights UK 716 and UK 718 are scheduled to be cancelled on 10 September and 11 September, respectively.

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'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ can be mantra to transform global trust deficit: PM Modi at G20

In his presentation to the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the relevance of the twenty-first century in finding new answers to old problems and urged for a human-centered approach to global difficulties.

PM Modi stated in his opening remarks at the G20 Summit, which is being hosted at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, that a human-centric approach is required to solve global issues and eliminate trust deficits created by wars.

"The 21st century is an important time to show the world a new direction. This is the time when old problems are seeking new solutions from us and that is why we should move ahead fulfilling our responsibilities with a human-centric approach," he said.

PM Modi asserted that the war in Ukraine has resulted in a trust deficit at the global level and called on all the G20 summit leaders to work together.

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Thrilled to have the African Union as a permanent member, tweets PMO India

Advancing a more inclusive G20 that echoes the aspirations of the Global South!

PM @narendramodi extends a heartfelt welcome to President @_AfricanUnion and the President of Comoros Azali Assoumani.

Thrilled to have the African Union as a permanent member. A milestone for the… pic.twitter.com/SqwziRCwiT— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 9, 2023

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Honoured to welcome the AU as a permanent member of the G20, tweets PM Modi

PM Modi took to X and said that he was honoured to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 Family.

He also added that the addition of the African Union will strengthen the G20 and also strengthen the voice of the Global South.

Honoured to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 Family. This will strengthen the G20 and also strengthen the voice of the Global South. pic.twitter.com/fQQvNEA17o— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2023

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The AU joins the G20 Summit, a powerful acknowledgement of a continent of 1 billion people

The African Union has been welcomed as a permanent member of the club of the world's 20 top economies, a significant affirmation of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more prominent position in the global arena.

Last year, US Vice President Joe Biden urged for the AU's permanent participation in the G20, saying it had been "a long time in coming." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the group has been asked to participate in the G20 conference that his country is holding this week.

The African Union has been pushing for full membership for seven years, according to spokesman Ebba Kalondo. South Africa was the bloc's sole G20 member until today.

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Biden, Modi to announce rail, shipping project to link India to Middle East, Europe

President Joe Biden and his supporters intend to unveil plans for a shipping corridor connecting India with the Middle East and, eventually, Europe on Saturday, a potential game changer for global commerce to be presented during the G20 conference.

According to Jon Finer, the president's deputy national security advisor, the planned memorandum of understanding for a shipping and rail transportation corridor would include the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, and other G20 countries.

The initiative will be announced as part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment by Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The rail and sea route would facilitate increased trade between the countries, especially trading in energy goods. It might also be one of the more ambitious counter-initiatives to China's Belt and Road Initiative, which aimed to connect more of the world to the Chinese economy.

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Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

Prime Minister Modi spoke at the G20 Summit, emphasising the significance of the twenty-first century in finding new answers to old issues.

He emphasised the need of using a human-centered approach to addressing global concerns and overcoming trust deficits created by wars.

As G20 president, India urged the world to change the global trust deficit into trust and dependence, highlighting unity and collaboration.

PM Modi's guiding philosophy is the motto Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas. He also recognised global concerns that need communal solutions, such as regional inequities, food and fuel management, terrorism, cyber security, health, energy, and water security.

PM Modi expresses his sympathies for the Moroccan earthquake and pledges India's support to the country.

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21st century is an important time, says PM Modi

At the G20 Summit, PM Modi said that the 21st century is an important time to show the world a new direction.

He also added that this is the time when we should move ahead fulfilling our responsibilities with a human-centric approach.

#WATCH | G 20 in India | Prime Minister Modi at the G 20 Summit says "The 21st century is an important time to show the world a new direction. This is the time when old problems are seeking new challenges from us and that is why we should move ahead fulfilling our… pic.twitter.com/XOXB59d6hx— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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We will have to find a solid solution … for future generations, says PM Modi

#WATCH | G 20 in India | PM Modi at the G 20 Summit says "Today, as the president of G 20, India calls upon the world together to transform the global trust deficit into one of trust and reliance. This is the time for all of us to move together. In this time, the mantra of 'Sabka… pic.twitter.com/vMWd9ph5nY— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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PM Modi welcomes African Union as new G20 member

African Union enters G20 as a permanent member.

#WATCH | G 20 in India | President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani takes his seat as the Union becomes a permanent member of the G20. pic.twitter.com/Sm25SD80n9— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Whole world is with Morocco in this hour of grief says PM Modi

Whole world is with Morocco in this hour of grief, we are ready to provide all possible help: Modi on earthquake in the African nation— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 9, 2023

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PM Modi addresses G20 opening session

PM Modi said that before the start of the G20 proceedings, he wanted to express his condolences over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco. 

#WATCH | G 20 in India | PM Modi at the G 20 Summit says "Before we start the proceedings of G20, I want to express my condolences over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco. We pray that all injured recover at the earliest. India is ready to offer all possible… pic.twitter.com/ZTqcg11cKI— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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PM Modi welcomes world leaders at G20 venue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed international leaders on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, where the G20 conference will begin shortly.

The first to arrive were UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director and Chairman Kristalina Georgieva, and World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came at the newly constructed Pragati Maidan site as well.

Modi greeted the global leaders in front of a copy of the Konark Wheel, a 13th-century object that represents time, development, and constant change.

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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammed Bin Salman arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammed Bin Salman arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/NNyI9CmSy3— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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US President Joe Biden arrives at Bharat Mandapam

G 20 in India: US President Joe Biden arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/Ih8fwTdh9R— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/Fs6715qUzn— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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President of Brazil Luiz Inacio arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of Brazil Luiz Inacio arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/y32cs8XEho— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/qyIYG4rhFw— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Russian  Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/GOexlnYHzA— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak arrives at Bharat Mandapam, arrives at the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/EUVAtTTBIm— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/e8IxFZPsgq— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/OM5J5KCGWV— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/7q5wGgxqR6— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/V2pkp7VlJK— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/jSIhNZcAzU— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G-20 in India: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/PkBvhCKWEO— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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President of the European Council Charles Michel arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of the European Council Charles Michel arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/VWxAtsclEK— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/TqBlOiFysj— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Australian PM Anthony Albanese arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/GCzYgBogjl— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/IkqI7YDgcM— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Argentina President Alberto Fernandez arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/RH4UIb37nZ— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Spain’s Vice-President Nadia Calvino arrive at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Nadia Calvino, Spain’s Vice-President arrive at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/7YouLhAYDW— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Netherland PM Mark Rutte, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrive at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Netherland Prime Minister Mark Rutte & Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrive at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/5Qzm9lnpiN— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrive at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/XEw4sb7oMD— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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WHO’s Tedros Adhanom arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: DG World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/tinHKNlem1— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El–Sisi, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth arrive at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El–Sisi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth arrive at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/abttSex13Y— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrives at the exhibition centre at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India | G 20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrives at the exhibition centre at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/aHkUc3HGK4— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/jG6wOIPhZ2— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, UN Chief António Guterres, World Bank president Ajay Banga arrive at Bharat Mandapam

#WATCH | G 20 in India: Managing Director of IMF (International Monetary Fund), Kristalina Georgieva, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, World Bank president Ajay Banga arrive at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for G 20 Summit in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. pic.twitter.com/tT8uzbw3dW— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023