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In pictures: African Union becomes permanent member of G20, Narendra Modi announces adoption of Delhi Declaration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed a host of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit. The African Union joined the G20 after all member countries accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to bring the key bloc of the Global South to the high table of the world's top economies. Here are highlights from the event

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes remarks at the Session-1 on 'One Earth' during the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam convention center, in New Delhi. The other two sessions are 'One Family' and 'One Future'.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes remarks at the Session-1 on 'One Earth' during the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam convention center, in New Delhi. The other two sessions are 'One Family' and 'One Future'.

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A replica of Konark Wheel from the Sun temple in Odisha's Puri served as the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders as they arrived at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam.
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A replica of Konark Wheel from the Sun temple in Odisha's Puri served as the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders as they arrived at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Azali Assoumani as the latter takes his seat after the Union became a permanent member of the G20. The 55-nation African Union joined the G20 after all member countries accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to bring this key bloc of the Global South to the elite group of world's top economies.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Azali Assoumani as the latter takes his seat after the Union became a permanent member of the G20. The 55-nation African Union joined the G20 after all member countries accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to bring this key bloc of the Global South to the elite group of world's top economies.

The Prime Minister was identified as the leader representing 'Bharat' at the G20 Summit as he made his opening remarks at the beginning of the two-day meeting. Prime Minister Modi announced the adoption of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a significant victory for India's presidency of the bloc that came amid increasing tensions and divergent views over the Ukraine conflict.
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The Prime Minister was identified as the leader representing 'Bharat' at the G20 Summit as he made his opening remarks at the beginning of the two-day meeting. Prime Minister Modi announced the adoption of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a significant victory for India's presidency of the bloc that came amid increasing tensions and divergent views over the Ukraine conflict.

PM Modi welcomes US President Joe Biden on his arrival for the G20 Summit. He later explained the history of the Konark Wheel, a replica of which is serving as the backdrop, to him.
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PM Modi welcomes US President Joe Biden on his arrival for the G20 Summit. He later explained the history of the Konark Wheel, a replica of which is serving as the backdrop, to him.

Modi met his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed ways to deepen trade linkages and boost investment. India and the UK will keep working for a prosperous and sustainable planet, Modi said after the meet.
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Modi met his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed ways to deepen trade linkages and boost investment. India and the UK will keep working for a prosperous and sustainable planet, Modi said after the meet.

PM also held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. "We took stock of India-Japan bilateral ties and the ground covered during India's G20 Presidency and Japan's G7 Presidency. We are eager to enhance cooperation in connectivity, commerce and other sectors," Modi said
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PM also held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. "We took stock of India-Japan bilateral ties and the ground covered during India's G20 Presidency and Japan's G7 Presidency. We are eager to enhance cooperation in connectivity, commerce and other sectors," Modi said

India announced the launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance and urged G20 nations to join the initiative with a plea to take ethanol blending with petrol globally to 20 per cent.
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India announced the launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance and urged G20 nations to join the initiative with a plea to take ethanol blending with petrol globally to 20 per cent.

The PM also proposed to launch the G20 Satellite Mission for Environment and Climate Observation and urged leaders to start working on a Green Credit Initiative.
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The PM also proposed to launch the G20 Satellite Mission for Environment and Climate Observation and urged leaders to start working on a Green Credit Initiative.

G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits the G20 Crafts Bazaar, an exhibition-cum-sale, during the G20 Summit at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi.
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G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits the G20 Crafts Bazaar, an exhibition-cum-sale, during the G20 Summit at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi.

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