Washington: As confirmed by the White House on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden is scheduled for a significant four-day visit to India in September. The purpose of the trip is to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, to be held in New Delhi. During this summit, President Biden intends to engage with member nations on a variety of global concerns, including climate change and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The White House statement highlighted that President Biden, along with his G20 counterparts, will delve into collaborative strategies to address pressing global issues. A major focus will be on advancing the clean energy transition and collectively combating the challenges posed by climate change. Additionally, discussions will encompass strategies to mitigate the socio-economic impacts resulting from the Ukraine conflict led by Putin, as well as bolstering the capabilities of multilateral development banks. This includes empowering institutions like the World Bank to better address poverty and tackle overarching global challenges.
The forthcoming G20 Summit, scheduled for September 9 and 10, will be hosted by India, which currently holds the G20 presidency until November 30, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier visited the US in June, during which President Biden expressed anticipation for the G20 Summit to be held in New Delhi.
Apart from the G20 agenda, President Biden will also take the opportunity to commend Prime Minister Modi’s leadership within the G20 framework. The United States’ commitment to the G20 as a pivotal platform for economic cooperation will be reaffirmed with the announcement that the US will host the G20 in 2026.
The White House confirmed that President Biden’s trip to New Delhi will span from September 7 to 10, coinciding with the G20 Leaders’ Summit. In addition to participating in the formal summit, President Biden is expected to engage in discussions with other world leaders on the sidelines. Climate change, Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, and other global challenges will prominently feature in these conversations.
The G20, comprising major developed and developing economies, serves as a significant intergovernmental forum. It represents a substantial portion of the world’s economic output, trade volume, and population. The member countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the European Union.
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