G20 Summit

Saudi Arabia To Be First Arab Nation To Host G20 Summit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 1, 2019

Saudi Arabia became the first Arab nation Sunday to take over the G20 presidency as it seeks to bounce back onto the world stage following global uproar over its human rights record.

"No Such Request By PM": India Rejects Trump's Kashmir Mediation Claim

India News | Reported by Nidhi Razdan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday July 23, 2019

India has rejected US President Donald Trump's stunning claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to "mediate" on Kashmir, stressing that "all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally".

Xi Jinping Urged Trump To "Show Flexibility" Over North Korea Sanctions

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 2, 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged US President Donald Trump to "show flexibility" towards North Korea, including the "timely" easing of sanctions, at the G20 summit last week, China's foreign minister said Tuesday.

India At G20 Calls For Joint Action Against Fugitive Economic Offenders

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Saturday June 29, 2019

India pitched the need for joint action against economic offenders at the 'Group of 20' summit in Osaka, Japan on Saturday, calling on the G20 countries to deny safe haven to business magnates on the run from law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised these issues at all global forums, said Suresh Prabhu, India's Sherpa to G20.

PM Modi's Packed Visit To G20 Summit Ends With 6 Meetings On Last Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held separate bilateral meetings with leaders of Indonesia, Brazil, Turkey, Australia, Singapore and Chile, and discussed a host of key issues including trade, counter-terrorism, defence, maritime security and sports.

PM Modi Discusses Yoga, Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme At G20 Summit

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday used the G20 Summit, held in Japan's Osaka city, to promote India's traditional healing measures, Yoga and his flagship Ayushman Bharat health scheme.

Vladimir Putin Says Russia Will Do All It Can To Improve Ties With US

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 29, 2019

Russia's president said on Saturday that Moscow would do all it could to improve relations with the United States that have been strained by years of diplomatic conflicts over Ukraine and accusations of Russian meddling in US elections.

India, Indonesia Set $50 Billion Trade Target By 2025, As Leaders Meet

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

India and Indonesia on Saturday set an ambitious USD 50 billion target for bilateral trade over the next six years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joko Widodo discussed ways to deepen cooperation in a number of key areas including economy, defence and maritime security.

PM Modi Invites G20 Countries To Join Coalition On Disaster Resilience

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited the G20 countries to join a global coalition on disaster resilience, saying disasters require quick and effective remedial measures as they invariably affect the poor the most.

PM Modi Leaves For India After G20 Summit In Japan

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for home after concluding his three-day visit to Japan where he attended the G20 Summit and met with the world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

United States Remains Outlier As G20 Split Over Tackling Climate Change

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 30, 2019

After much wrangling, the Group of 20 major economies on Saturday agreed to disagree on fighting climate change, with the United States dissenting from a commitment to carry out the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.

"Back On Track": Donald Trump, Xi Jinping Seal Trade War Truce

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 30, 2019

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping struck a trade war truce on Saturday, as Washington vowed to hold off on further tariffs and declared negotiations with China "back on track".

Watch: Ivanka Trump Summarises Trump-PM Modi Bilateral At G20 Summit

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday June 29, 2019

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump tweeted a video this morning to give a round-up of the separate bilateral meetings between her father and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the second day of the G20 Summit in Japan.

PM Modi Meets Presidents Of Indonesia, Brazil; Talks Focus On Trade

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the presidents of Indonesia and Brazil separately on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka today, and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in trade and investment.

Trump Says Open To "Historic" Trade Deal In Bilateral With Xi Jinping

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 29, 2019

Washington is open to a "historic" trade deal with China, President Donald Trump said Saturday as he met President Xi Jinping, who called for "cooperation and dialogue".