EU looking forward to welcome African Union as permanent member of G20
New Delhi: The European Union on Friday said it is looking forward to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 at its New Delhi summit. President of European Council Charles Michel said this a day ahead of the G2O summit being hosted by India. “The European Union is looking forward to […]
Taking part in constructive way to reach agreement on Ukraine & climate issues at G20 Summit: China
Beijing: China on Friday sought to deflect criticism that its objections to the proposals on Ukraine and climate issues were blocking an agreement at the G20 summit in New Delhi, saying it is participating in the discussions in an “active and constructive way.” Replying to questions on criticism by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that […]
African Climate Summit issues unanimous call for world leaders to support global tax on fossil fuels
Nairobi (Kenya): The first African Climate Summit ended with a call on Wednesday for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport, and it seeks reform of the world financial system that forces African nations to pay more to borrow money. The declaration backed by the leaders […]
India’s G20 positioning as voice for emerging economies a success: US official
London, Sep 6 (PTI) India-US relations will get a further boost with President Joe Biden’s visit to New Delhi for the G20 Summit under India’s presidency, a senior US official said here on Wednesday, underlining that the high-profile meeting comes against the backdrop of the country’s successful positioning as the voice for the emerging economies. […]
India rejects ‘unwarranted and misleading’ comments of UN experts on Manipur
United Nations/Geneva: India has strongly rejected comments by UN experts on Manipur, terming them “unwarranted, presumptive and misleading” and asserting that situation in the Northeast state is peaceful. In the note verbale issued on Monday to the Special Procedures Branch of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Indian mission underscored that […]
India, ASEAN looking at boosting maritime security ties at summit talks
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review progress of India’s relations with 10-nation ASEAN at a summit meeting in Jakarta on Thursday. Shoring up India’s trade and security ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to be the focus of Modi’s engagement with leaders of the bloc. The ASEAN-India Summit […]
Ready to work with all parties for success of G20 Summit hosted by India: China
Beijing: China on Tuesday said it has supported India in hosting this year’s G20 Summit and it’s ready to work with all parties to push for the success of the high-profile global conference in New Delhi this week. On Monday, the Chinese foreign ministry announced that Premier Li Qiang will represent China at the G20 […]
Chinese President Xi not to attend G20 Summit; Premier to head delegation: Foreign Ministry
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi this week and the delegation will be led by Premier Li Qiang, the foreign ministry announced here on Monday as it expressed Beijing’s readiness to work with all parties to make the high-profile meeting a success. At the invitation of the […]
Looking forward to India trip, ‘disappointed’ Chinese Prez Xi not attending G20 Summit: President Biden
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that he is looking forward to his trip to India this week but is “disappointed” that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Biden will travel to India on September 7 to participate in the G20 Summit and will have a […]
The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financing
Nairobi: The first African Climate Summit is opening with heads of state and others asserting a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even though they contribute to it the least. Kenyan President William Ruto’s government and the African Union launched the ministerial session on Monday […]
