A striking spectacle unfolded at the historic G20 Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, India’s magnificent venue for this global gathering. Against the backdrop of a replica of the Konark Wheel from Odisha’s Sun Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings and engaged in cordial handshakes with esteemed G20 leaders as they arrived.
Among the notable arrivals were UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director and Chairman Kristalina Georgieva, and World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The ceremonial embraces symbolized the spirit of international cooperation and collaboration that this summit sought to foster.
Prime Minister Modi’s exchange of pleasantries with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and several other world leaders reflected the global significance of this diplomatic convergence. These exchanges underscored the multifaceted discussions that would transpire during the course of the summit.
Moreover, the summit provided an opportunity for Prime Minister Modi to extend a warm welcome to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, emphasizing the camaraderie between neighboring nations.
The significance of this gathering was further accentuated by the presence of China’s Premier Li Qiang, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, signifying a global representation of diverse interests and perspectives.
Notably, the warm embrace shared between Prime Minister Modi and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman conveyed the importance of diplomatic relations in the region.
The summit’s sessions witnessed Prime Minister Modi’s active engagement, notably with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Joe Biden, as they delved into discussions on various subjects, including high-tech domains like space and microchips.
With the G20 Summit hosted for the first time in India and South Asia, Prime Minister Modi’s gracious greetings and diplomatic gestures set the stage for meaningful dialogue and international cooperation during this momentous event.
