19 G20 Members, Without US, Recommit to Paris Climate Deal
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Nineteen members of G20 have recommitted to the Paris climate deal. The only country that hasn't is the United States, reported AFP on Saturday, 29 June.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he is "extremely angry" about the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi but that nobody had "pointed a finger" at the Kingdom's crown prince. He also said that he would have "no problem" stepping into North Korea if he meets the country's leader Kim Jong Un on the border with South Korea.
Earlier, Trump had agreed to halt tariffs on Chinese exports after a bilateral meet with Xi Jinping, with both countries also agreeing to resume trade talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan’s Osaka.
- After holding talks with Australian PM Scott Morrison on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in New Delhi
- PM Modi on Saturday 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
- Modi also participated in the Russia-India-China and the Japan-America-India trilaterals
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Trump to Meet Xi, Putin at G20 in Japan
President Donald Trump will meet an array of world leaders on the sidelines of this week's G20 summit in Japan, including China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin, a US official said Monday.
Also on the list are Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Trump will also sit down with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for talks that are especially timely given the soaring tensions between the United States and Iran.
The meeting with the Chinese president – which is highly anticipated as the two sides try to reach a deal on trade – is expected to take place on Saturday, the second day of the summit, in Osaka.
After the Group of 20 summit, the Republican president will head to Seoul.
When asked if Trump was planning a visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border of North and South Korea, the official neither confirmed nor denied.
PM Modi to Hold Bilaterals with Trump, Macron on G20 Sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold about 10 bilateral meetings, including with US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Japan this week, sources said Tuesday.
Modi, who will attend the 14th G20 summit in Osaka from 28-29 June, will also participate in the Russia-India-China (RIC) and the Japan-America-India (JAI) trilaterals, as well as in the meeting of BRICS leaders.
The prime minister will have about 10 bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, including with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trump and Macron, the sources said.
Modi's likely meeting with US President Trump, the first since his re-election last month, is set to attract a lot of attention amid strengthening of strategic ties between the two countries.
PM Modi Leaves for Osaka, Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 26 June evening boarded a plane for Japan’s Osaka, where he will be attending the G20 summit. Ahead of his departure, Modi also tweeted about the upcoming event.
“I look forward to discussing the major challenges and opportunities faced by our world today with other global leaders. Women’s empowerment, issues related to digitalisation and artificial intelligence, and progress in achieving SDGs and in our common efforts to address major global challenges such as terrorism and climate change form the rich agenda of the Summit,” Modi said in his departure statement.
Trump Says May Talk with Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump said that he could soon talk with North Korea's strongman leader Kim Jong Un even if they don't meet. The US president is headed to South Korea following this week's G20 summit in Japan.
"I'll be meeting with a lot of other people. Not him," Trump told reporters at the White House.
PM Modi Arrives in Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Japan’s Osaka for the G20 Summit during which he will attend important plurilateral meetings and meet with the world leaders including US President Donald Trump.
This will be Prime Minister Modi's sixth G20 Summit which is being held at Osaka on June 28-29.
PM Modi to Meet Japan PM Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan
Look Forward to Speaking to PM Modi About Tariffs: US Prez Trump
Ahead of his meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, US president Donald Trump tweeted:
Japan PM Abe Meets PM Modi, Congratulates Him on Re-Election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the G20 summit. PM Abe reportedly congratulated Modi on his victory, saying:
“Once again would like to offer my hearty congratulations to you for an overwhelming win in elections. Also, next time it is my turn to visit India and I am looking forward to my visit.”
MEA Officials Address Media on G20 Summit
Addressing the media on India’s meetings so far at the G20 summit. foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said PM Modi had a fruitful discussion with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, and had sought the country’s support on a range of issues.
“It was a very warm meeting, and PM Abe is looking forward to his visit to India. They had a very constructive and detailed discussion on the bilateral relationship,” said Gokhale.
Gokhale also said that PM Abe backed PM Modi’s initiative on the issue of fugitive economic offenders and said that G20 should deal with this problem as part of its anti-corruption measures.
Both leaders are now scheduled for a trilateral meeting with the US on 28 June, where they are expected to discuss the Indo-Pacific initiative that all three countries are separately pursuing and discussing together.
Donald Trump Arrives In Japan Ahead of the G20 Summit
US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan for high-stakes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin, Xi and other world leaders at the Group of 20 summit.
(Source: AP)
PM Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora at Kobe Ahead of G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending a community event at the Hyogo Prefecture Guest House in Kobe. He addressing the Indian diaspora gathered there.
Largest Democracy Has Shown Even Greater Trust in This 'Pradhan Sevak': PM Modi in Kobe
PM Modi addressing the Indian diaspora in Kobe, Japan, said, “I'm fortunate to be here once again after 7 months. It's a coincidence that last time I was here, election results were out here and you had shown trust in my dear friend Shinzo Abe. Today when I'm here, largest democracy has shown even greater trust in this Pradhan Sevak.”
Relations With Japan Rooted in Harmony and Respect: PM Modi in Kobe
PM Modi addressing the Indian diaspora in Kobe, Japan, said, “When it comes to India's relations with the world, Japan holds an important position. These relations are not from today but dates back to centuries. It has harmony and respect for each other's culture in its foundation.”
No Part of India Where Japan Hasn't Made Its Mark: PM Modi in Kobe
PM Modi addressing the Indian diaspora in Kobe, Japan, said, “There was a time when we were cooperating in car making and today we are cooperating in making bullet trains. Today, there is no part in India where projects or investments by Japan have not made their mark. Similarly, India's talent and manpower are contributing to strengthening Japan.”
Chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' Raised as Modi Concludes Kobe Address
The Indian diaspora at a community event at the Hyogo Prefecture Guest House in Kobe raised chants of Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai as PM Modi concluded his address ahead of the G20 Summit.
Kobe and Ahmedabad to Be Sister Cities, MoU Exchanged Between Indian Ambassador and Kobe's Mayor
An MoU of sister-city partnership between Kobe and Ahmedabad exchanged between Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sanjay Kumar and Mayor of Kobe, Kizō Hisamoto.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Congratulates Modi, Abe on Their Victories
Trilateral meeting between Japan, India United States underway in Osaka, on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
Trump-Modi Hold Bilateral Discussions Amid Trade Dispute
PM Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Osaka n the sidelines of the two-day G-20 Summit.
Trump earlier had tweeted urging PM Modi to reconsider and withdraw tariffs against the US, calling them “unacceptable.”
He added: “We have become great friends & our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety. We'll work together in many ways including military, we'll be discussing trade today.”
You Deserve the Victory: Trump to PM Modi
Congratulating PM Modi on his victory in the Lok Sabha elections, U SPresident Trump said: “You deserve it. You've done a great job in pulling together. I remember when you first took over, there were many factions & they were fighting with each other & now they get along. It's a fantastic tribute to you & your abilities.”
Lot of Time, No Rush: US President Trump on Iran
Speaking on Iran, President Trump said:
“The message is the same as last 3 days. We've a lot of time, no rush. They can take their time. There is absolutely no time pressure. I think in the end hopefully it’s going to work out. If it works out, great, if it doesn’t, you’ll be hearing about it.”
Productive JAI Trilateral, Says PM Modi
BRICS Leaders Meet at G20 Summit
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, Russia President Vladimir Putin, PM Narendra Modi, China President Xi Jinping & South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, pose for a picture on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.
Indo-US Bilateral Meet Concludes
US President Trump and PM Modi discussed and “shared ideas to reduce America’s trade deficit, enhance defence cooperation, and safeguard peace and stability throughout the Indian Ocean and Pacific region”, tweeted the White House after the bilateral meet concluded.
Addressing a press meet after the talks, foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said that the S-400 issue was not discussed by the leaders, and the talks instead focussed on Iran and the Gulf region. “On Iran, primary focus was on how we ensure stability there, as instability affects us in many ways, not just in matter of energy needs,but also in terms of our large diaspora in Gulf, 8 million Indians in the Gulf,” Gokhale said.
PM Modi Holds Talks With BRICS Leaders
Addressing an informal meet of the BRICS nations, PM Modi spoke on climate change and global terror, urging the leaders to fight the threat together. “We have to make fighting terror a priority on our agenda,” he said.
He further said that global economic recession, sustainable growth and terrorism are three key challenges facing BRICS nations. “All countries must come together to fight terrorism as it is plaguing global stability,” he added.
PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meet With Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.
G20 Summit Begins, Trump Addresses Meet
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe opened the summit, which will be dominated by discussions on trade, geopolitical tensions and climate change.
Addressing the G20 summit, US President Donald Trump urged for ‘security of 5G networks.’ He said:
Joint Statement by BRICS Leaders
Issuing a joint statement after their informal me the sidelines of the G20 summit, the BRICS leader said:
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale later addressed a press meeting, and stated that the leaders condemned terrorism in “all its forms and manifestations.”
Trump and Putin Begin Bilateral Talks
According to AFP, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have begun bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
President Donald Trump said he'll discuss trade and disarmament issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This is their first meeting since a federal investigation in the United States documented extensive evidence of Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. It's also their first time face-to-face since a Helsinki summit last July in which Trump refused to side with U.S. intelligence agencies over his Russian counterpart.
Putin has denied meddling in the election.
Trump jokingly said to Putin: "Don't meddle in the election," after a reporter if he will deliver that warning to Putin about the 2020 U.S. election.
PM Modi Meet Korean President Moon Jae-In
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Korean President Moon Jae-In on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
PM Modi Meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets German chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
PM Modi Addresses RIC Informal Meet on Sidelines of G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the RIC Leaders' Informal meet in Osaka, Japan, on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
Addressing a press meet after the RIC informal meet, foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said: “All 3 leaders agreed that in an era of economic & global change, it's important to maintain the trend of globalisation, a free rule-based trading system, to oppose tendency towards protectionism.”
PM Modi Meets Angela Merkel, Discusses Ways to Deepen Indo-German Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, 28 June met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed ways to deepen the Indo-German relations and enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and cyber security.
PM Modi Meets Canadian PM Trudeau, French President Macron
China Hopes US Can Meet It Halfway in G20 Talks
China’s foreign ministry has expressed hope Washington can “meet China halfway” as President Xi Jinping prepares to meet President Donald Trump amid a costly tariff fight over trade and technology, according to the Associated Press.
PM Modi Presents '5-I' Vision to Maximise Digital Tech for Social Benefit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented his ‘5-I’ vision to maximise digital technology for social benefit in his intervention at the G20 Summit on digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), according to PTI.
Earlier in the day, Modi discussed leveraging the power of technology with US President Donald Trump.
G20 Participants Gather for Dinner and a Group Photo
Following the two sessions of the first day, participants gathered for dinner, and a group photo.
PM Modi, US Prez Trump Meet Ahead of Session 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met ahead of the third session at the G20 summit in Osaka. White House advisor Ivanka Trump was present as well.
Trump, Xi Begin High-Stakes Meet
US President Trump and Chinese PM Xi Jinping begin high-stakes meeting on trade tensions.
Aussie PM Tweets Selfie With PM Modi
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tweeted a selfie with PM Modi, captioning it ‘Kithana Acha he Modi’.
Trump, Xi Signal De-Escalation of Trade War
A trade war between two economic titans faced a critical junction Saturday, as President Donald Trump met with China's Xi Jinping as both sides signaled a desire to de-escalate the year-long conflict despite doubts about either side's willingness to compromise.
Taking place on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Japan, the meeting was the centerpiece of four days of diplomacy for Trump, whose re-election chances have been put at risk by the trade war that has both hurt American farmers and battered global markets. Tensions rose in recent weeks after negotiations collapsed last month and the two sides levied intensifying eye-for-an-eye punishments.
"We've had an excellent relationship," Trump told Xi as the meeting opened, "but we want to do something that will even it up with respect to trade."
Seated across a wide table flanked by top aides, both leaders struck a cautiously optimistic tone after greeting each other and posing for photographs.
"I think this can be a very productive meeting and I think we can go on to do something that will be truly monumental and great for both countries," Trump said.
Xi, for his part, recounted the era of "ping-pong diplomacy" which helped jump-start U.S.-China relations two generations ago. He said that, since then, "One basic fact remains unchanged: China and the United States both benefit from cooperation and lose in confrontation."
"Cooperation and dialogue are better than friction and confrontation," he added.
US to Not Impose Any New Tariffs On Chinese Exports
US President Donald Trump has agreed to not impose tariffs on Chinese exports after his bilateral meet with Xi Jinping, with both countries also agreeing to resume trade talks.
Trump also said US and China are "right back on track" when it comes to reaching a deal on trade.
Trump told reporters that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a "very, very good meeting" and that while negotiations are continuing, China will soon be releasing a statement and he will be addressing the issue at a news conference later Saturday.
Last Engagement at G20: PM Modi Meets Australian PM Scott Morrison
PM Modi on Saturday met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, with the discussion focusing on enhancing cooperation in sports, mining technology, defence and maritime cooperation, and the Indo-Pacific.
This was the last engagement at the G20 Summit, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
19 G20 Members, Without US, Recommit to Paris Climate Deal
Nineteen members of G20 have recommitted to the Paris climate deal. The only country that hasn't is the United States, reported AFP on Saturday, 29 June.
Trump Says He Would Have 'No Problem' Stepping Into N Korea with Kim
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would have "no problem" stepping into North Korea if he meets the country's leader Kim Jong Un on the border with South Korea.
"Sure I would, I would. I'd feel very comfortable doing that. I'd have no problem," Trump said in response to a question on whether he might step into the country if a meeting with Kim in the demilitarised zone goes ahead.
Trump 'Angry' About Khashoggi Murder, But Says 'No One' Blames Crown Prince
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he is "extremely angry" about the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi but that nobody had "pointed a finger" at the Kingdom's crown prince.
"I am extremely angry and unhappy" about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at Saudi's consulate in Istanbul, Trump said.
But "nobody has directly pointed a finger" at Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the US president added when asked about whether he raised the issue during a meeting with the royal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi after attending the G-20 summit in Japan, reported ANI.