Modi Targets Pak at G-20; Equates LeT, JeM to ISIS, Al Qaeda
The the G20 Summit’s theme this year will be ‘Shaping an Inter-connected World’.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders meet in Germany for a two-day G20 Summit
- Naming Pakistan-based terror groups LeT and JeM, PM Modi said some countries were using terror as a tool
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi and appreciated India’s resolve against terrorism
- Fighting terrorism, climate change and global trade will be at the core of the summit
- The ‘Group of Twenty’ is made up of 19 countries and the European Union
Modi Leaves for Home as G20 Summit Concludes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for home after concluding his engagements at the G20 Summit in Germany, where the theme this year was 'Shaping an Inter-connected World'.
Following the two-day summit, G20 leaders committed to keep markets open, focus on reciprocity and non- discrimination, fight protectionism, unfair trade practices.
"Goodbye Hamburg! PM emplanes for Delhi after a successful visit to Israel and G20 Summit," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted.
Modi had flown to Hamburg from Tel Aviv, Israel, on 7 July in what was the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the Jewish nation.
Trump Walks up to Modi for 'Impromptu' Chat at G20 Summit
As G20 leaders continued their Summit discussions for the second day, US President Donald Trump walked up to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "an impromptu interaction".
Arvind Panagariya, sherpa for India at the Summit, tweeted about the "interaction", along with pictures of the two leaders and others just before start of the second day of working sessions of the G20 Summit ending.
Panagariya, also the vice-chairman of government think- tank Niti Aayog, is representing India in the negotiations for the leaders' communique.
Besides a series of bilateral meetings, Modi had brief chats with various leaders at the Summit, including with IMF chief Christine Lagarde and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
PM Modi Meets UK PM Theresa May
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Theresa May. He asked for UK's cooperation for return of escaped Indian economic offenders.
PM Meets South Korea, Italy Leaders at G20
PM Modi on 8 July met Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and South Korean President Moon Jae-in and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties and cooperation at the global level.
The bilateral meetings took place on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in this German port city.
Later in the day, Modi is to hold such meetings with heads of Mexico, Argentina, the UK and Vietnam.
Besides, he will participate in G20 sessions on Partnership with Africa, Migration and Health; and Digitalization, women's empowerment and employment.
Modi Targets Pak at G-20; Equates LeT, JeM to ISIS, Al Qaeda
Naming Pakistan-based terror groups LeT and JeM, PM Modi said some countries were using terror as a tool to achieve political objectives and pressed for "deterrent" action collectively by the G-20 members against such nations.
Addressing the G-20 Summit, he equated Lashkar-e- Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohamamd to ISIS and Al Qaeda, saying their names may be different but their ideology is the same.
PM Modi regretted that the international response to terrorism was weak and said more cooperation was needed to fight the menace.
G20 Leaders Pledge Joint Crackdown on Terrorism
The G20 leaders asked the private sector, including communication firms, to join fight against radicalisation by curbing internet misuse for terror propaganda. They further highlighted the need to conduct appropriate filtering of content that incites terrorism. Rule of law applies both online and offline, they added.
While vowing to eliminate safe havens of terror in every part of the world, the leaders pledged joint crackdown on terrorism.
They further added that there would be emphasis on border agencies enhancing cooperation to detect travel for terror purposes.
There will also be facilitation for swift and targeted exchange of information between intelligence, law enforcement and judicial authorities.
On the matter of aviation, the leaders said:
Mandatory to Implement Paris Agreement Consensus: Modi
PM Modi said that it was "mandatory" to implement the consensus of the Paris agreement on climate change, weeks after the US decided to pull out of the landmark deal.
He also asserted that India will implement the accord in "letter and spirit".
Modi, while speaking at the meeting of BRICS leaders here on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, said that on issues of climate change and terror, the role of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) is "important".
"It is mandatory to implement the consensus reached at the Paris agreement. India will implement the agreement in letter and spirit," Modi said.
Xi Calls For "Peaceful Settlement" Of "Regional Disputes"
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the BRICS countries to push for "peaceful settlement" of regional disputes, amidst a standoff between India and China in Sikkim and Beijing's growing assertiveness in the disputed South and East China seas.
Xi made the remarks at an informal leaders' meeting of the BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, ahead of a Group of 20 summit in the German port city of Hamburg, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
He pressed the BRICS members to unswervingly build an open world economy, champion multilateralism and promote common development.
The BRICS leaders exchanged views on the current international political and economic circumstances and the G20's priorities, and reached important agreements on strengthening BRICS unity and coordination, jointly improving global economic governance and promoting sustainable development, the report said.
PM Welcomed Plan of Action in G20 on Counter Terrorism
PM Modi welcomed plan of action in G20 Summit on counter terrorism and presented 11 point action agenda for it.
World Leaders Pressure Trump on Climate at Start of G20 Summit
World leaders ratcheted up pressure on US President Donald Trump to compromise on climate and trade as a Group of 20 summit got underway in Germany amid clashes between police and protestors.
In a joint communique issued as the leaders gathered in a vast convention centre in Hamburg, Brazil, Russia, India and China - the so-called BRICS countries - called on the G20 to push for implementation of the Paris climate deal despite Trump's decision last month to pull the United States out of it.
"The Paris agreement on climate change is an important consensus that doesn't come easily and must not be given up easily," said Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Modi Asks BRICS to Show Leadership in Fighting Terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 July urged leaders from the BRICS nations to show leadership in fighting terrorism and boosting global economy even as he asked the G20 nations to collectively crackdown on terror financing, safe havens, "support and sponsors" of terrorism.
At the informal meeting of the BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi emphasised that it was necessary to work together for sustained global economic recovery.
He also referred to the reforms carried out by his government, including implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
"BRICS has been a strong voice and needs to show leadership on terrorism and global economy," Modi said.
Protestors Set Fire to Cars in Hamburg
Anti-capitalist protesters set fire to cars, barricades, rubbish bins and wooden pallets on Friday as leaders from the world's top economies convened for a summit in the northern German city of Hamburg.
Police said violence that erupted during marches on Thursday continued into Friday, with protesters slashing the tires of a car belonging to the Canadian delegation to the G20 summit and smashing windows of the consulate of Mongolia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets PM Modi
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi and appreciated India’s resolve against terrorism. He wished India success in economic and social development. This bonhomie comes after the recent stand-off between the two neighbours over Sikkim.
Modi promised full cooperation and best wishes to the Chinese President for the upcoming BRICS Summit in China. PM Modi and Chinese President Xi had a conversation on range of issues, MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said.
PM Modi Addresses Informal Meet of BRICS Leaders
Prime Minister Modi addressed an informal meet of the BRICS leaders at Germany.
German Chancellor Merkel Greets World Leaders
German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes world leaders to the G-20 Summit being held in Hamburg.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Trump, Russian President Putin, French President Macron and Chinese President Jinping were welcomed by Merkel.
Fighting terrorism, climate change and global trade will be at the core of the G20 summit when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from the world's other top economies assemble in Germany for the two-day meeting, beginning on 7 July.
The Summit, with a theme of 'Shaping an Inter-connected World', is taking place at a time when differences have emerged among several leaders expected to be present – mostly on publicly stated views of the US President Donald Trump – including on issues like climate change and open trade.
Other top leaders expected to be present include Russia's Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, France's Emmanuel Macron and Theresa May of the UK.
While Hamburg happens to be city of birth for the Summit host and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, it is also known as an 'anti-establishment bastion' of Left-wing radicals.
At least 30 protests are expected to be held here ahead of the Summit that may attract thousands of people, including from anti-capitalist groups. Local authorities expect these protests to remain peaceful and around 15,000 police personnel will be deployed to protect the venue. Besides this, nearly 4,000 personnel will keep a tab on the airport and train security.
Britain's May to Hold Talks With Trump at G20
British Prime Minister Theresa May will hold talks with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Hamburg, a UK government official told AFP.
The bilateral meeting comes as both leaders face tough challenges on the world stage, with May stumbling through the Brexit process and several of Trump's aides under investigation for possible ties with Russia.
The G20 in Germany will likely be dominated by North Korea's testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile which could reach the US, prompting Trump to declare he had run out of "patience" with the Pyongyang regime.
On the eve of the summit, he will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, while Friday will see Trump hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Modi to Meet Leaders of Canada, Japan, UK at G20: MEA
India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with leaders of countries like Canada, Japan, and the UK on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg.
"The Prime Minister is visiting Hamburg from 6-8 July for G-20 Summit. His pre-planned bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit are with Argentina, Canada, Italy, Japan, Mexico, ROK (Republic of Korea), the UK and Vietnam," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said when asked about Prime Minister Modi's schedule in Hamburg.
"In addition, he will also participate in the BRICS Leaders' meeting. There is no change in the Prime Minister's schedule," he said, suggesting that there was no scheduled bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi.
Comments by Baglay, who is accompanying Modi on his overseas trip, came after Chinese Foreign Ministry officials also ruled out the possibility of a Xi-Modi meet.
MEA Clarifies No Modi-Xi Meeting Was Scheduled
China said the "atmosphere" was "not right" for a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, amidst a standoff between the armies of the two countries in the Sikkim section.
India, however, clarified that no meeting was scheduled between Modi and Xi.
The "atmosphere is not right" for a bilateral meeting between President Xi and Prime Minister Modi, Chinese Foreign Ministry officials said ahead of the G20 Summit in the German city of Hamburg from 7 July.
China and India have been engaged in a standoff in the Dokalam area near the Bhutan tri-junction for the past three weeks after a Chinese Army's construction party attempted to build a road. Doka La is the Indian name for the region which Bhutan recognises as Dokalam, while China claims it as part of its Donglang region.
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