Global growth, food and energy to be focus at talks with G20 leaders: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Ahead of his arrival in Bali for the G20 summit, PM Narendra Modi on Monday said he will discuss with other G20 leaders key issues of global concern, such as reviving global growth, food & energy security, environment, health and digital transformation.
Modi landed in Bali late Monday evening for the summit that will also see him having bilateral engagements with many leaders on the margins. "During my interactions at the G20 summit, I will highlight India's achievements, and our unwavering commitment to collectively address global challenges. India's G20 Presidency will be grounded in the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or "'One Earth, One Family, One Future', which underlines the message of equitable growth and shared future for all", said the PM in his departure statement. Modi is likely to hold meetings with US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron & Australian PM A Albanese.

PM will have 20 engagements in 45 hours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Bali on Monday for the 17th G-20 Summit, will have around 20 engagements during his nearly 45 hours of stay.
PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with around 10 world leaders and also attend a community event to connect with the Indian diaspora in the island nation, the sources said. An official source said, "The PM will attend multiple events including three working sessions on this year's themes and events with other leaders," official sources said.
Foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra had earlier said that PM Narendra Modi would participate in three key sessions - food and energy security, digital transformation and health - at the G20 summit. At a media briefing, he said Modi and other leaders will discuss global economy, energy, environment, digital transformation, etc. The summit is set to be attended by US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese President Xi Jinping.