India and the World

Indian ink in G20 Declaration: Rise of India & Global South

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 - by Manish Chand

Inside the newly-created Bharat Mandapam, with the statue of the Dancing Shiva bearing sacred witness, history was made on a summer morning in New Delhi as the leaders of the …

India’s G20 Moment: Forging A Human-centric World Order

September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 - by Manish Chand

It’s India’s shining moment under the sun as New Delhi hosts the summit of the leaders of the world’s top economies on September 9-10. The G20 summit signals a new peak India has scaled in terms of its global standing and prestige, with its presidency widely seen as pathbreaking and transformational, holding the key to a clutch of burning global issues. India’s drive to include the 54-nation African Union as a full member of the G20 is an extension of New Delhi’s focus on the Global South and forging an inclusive world order. The decision to include the AU as the 21st member of G20 was unanimously taken by the leaders of the G20 countries at the inaugural session of the G20 summit. It was formally announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he invited the AU president to join the summit.

Making of India’s G20 Presidency: A celebration of inclusive diplomacy

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 - by India Writes Network

India’s 2023 G20 Presidency emphasises inclusivity, amplifies global voices and showcases its diverse culture and development. It’s a year-long national endeavour with broad participation, marking a pivotal moment in India’s path towards global recognition and prosperity, writes Muktesh Pardeshi.

Transforming G20 into people-driven movement: Narendra Modi

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 - by India Writes Network

By Narendra Modi “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — these two words capture a deep philosophy. The phrase means “the world is one family”. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to …

Leveraging G20 Presidency to Promote India’s Global Rise

September 7, 2023 - by India Writes Network

The G20 presidency offers India a unique opportunity to spur its economic growth and shape the global agenda to advance the interests of the Global South. The burgeoning India-US partnershipwill play a critical role in actualising these goals, says Mukesh Aghi.

Prioritising Africa and Global South at G20

September 6, 2023 - by India Writes Network

Lauding India’s G20 Presidency for advancing interests of the Global South, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Dr G.N.M. Pandor makes a strong case for the African Union’s induction as a member in the G20. In this article exclusively written for the Summit Edition of India and The World, the minister underlines that India, an emerging power, is well-placed to ensure that the core interests of the developing world, including Africa, are promoted in the global arena.