G20 Summit LIVE: China's Xi Jinping returns to global stage at G20 after COVID isolation

14:12 (IST)

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Major economies strongly condemn Russia-Ukraine war, says draft declaration

The leaders of the Group of 20, or G20, major economies Tuesday strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and emphasised that it was exacerbating fragilities in the global economy.

The draft of a declaration by leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies, seen by Reuters.

The draft of the declaration by G20 major economies was seen by news agency Reuters. “There were other views and different assessments of the situation and sanctions,” said the draft declaration, adding that it was confirmed by a European diplomat.

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13:51 (IST)

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Australia, China begin summit after years of ruptured ties

China and Australia held their first formal summit in more than five years Tuesday, hoping to end years of animosity that hampered trade ties and froze top-level meetings.

"We have had our differences," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged at the start of the meeting with Xi Jinping on the margins of the G20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia.

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13:32 (IST)

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China's Xi returns to global stage at G20 after Covid isolation

China's Xi Jinping was the leader everyone wanted to meet at this week's G20 summit, where he took centre stage in a carefully choreographed appearance after three years of self-imposed pandemic isolation.

President Xi strode into Tuesday's G20 summit the morning after a three-hour meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden in which they promised to dial down the rhetoric and work to close the yawning gap between the two powers.

With smiles and handshakes -- as well as promises of fresh talks on climate change and trade -- Xi appeared keen to paint himself as a magnanimous diplomat ready to confront global challenges and build bridges.

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13:18 (IST)

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PM Modi expected to have bilateral meetings with more than eight countries

On the second day of the G20 Summit in Bali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in its third working session that will be on the theme 'Digital Transformation'.

PM Modi is also expected to have bilateral meetings with more than eight countries at the G20 Summit in Bali.

13:10 (IST)

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Modi interacts with Biden, Sunak and Macron on sidelines of G20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had informal interactions with US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and several other global leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit here and exchanged views on a range of issues.

In an address at the G20 summit here, Modi said that climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, the developments in Ukraine and the global problems associated with it have caused havoc in the world and rued that the global supply chains are in "ruins".

Referring to India's upcoming G-20 presidency, Modi said he was confident when the leaders of the grouping meet in the "holy land of Buddha and Gandhi, we will all agree to convey a strong message of peace to the world."

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12:35 (IST)

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India's energy security important for global growth, says PM Modi at G20 Summit

Calling India's energy security "important" for global growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, said that it is the world's fastest-growing economy.

"India's energy security is also important for global growth, as it is the world's fastest-growing economy. We must not promote any restrictions on the supply of energy and stability in the energy market should be ensured. India is committed to clean energy and the environment," PM Modi said while addressing the G20 working session on Food and Energy Security.

"India is committed to clean energy and environment. By 2030, half of our electricity will be generated from renewable sources. Time-bound and affordable finance and sustainable supply of technology to developing countries is essential for inclusive energy transition," PM added.

PM Modi also said that during India's G-20 Presidency, India will work for global consensus on all these issues.

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12:34 (IST)

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman participates in G20 summit in Bali

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today participated in the G20 summit in Bali. He is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation at the G20 summit.

Taking to the official Twitter handle, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said, "His Highness #Crown_Prince Mohammed bin Salman heads the Kingdom's delegation participating in the summit of leaders of countries #G20."

At the G20 summit, Mohammed bin Salman shook hands with French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders. He met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

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#Bali | HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman heads the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the G20 Leaders’ Summit. pic.twitter.com/a8QubsbyQx— Foreign Ministry