December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022: Illuminated World Heritage Sites in India
Extracts from Narendra Modi’s Blog: The previous 17 presidencies of G20 delivered significant results: Ensuring macro-economic stability, rationalizing international taxation*, relieving debt-burden of countries etc.
*At the instance of Narendra Modi, G20 countries agreed to exchange the taxation data to identify black money
“Today, we do not need to fight for our survival – our era need not be one of war. Indeed, it must not be one,” Modi said in a declaration published in Indian newspapers to mark the start of the G20 presidency.
“Today, the greatest challenges we face – climate change, terrorism, and pandemics – can be solved not by fighting each other, but only by acting together.”
“India would aim to depoliticise the global supply of food, fertilizers and medical products, so that geo-political tensions do not lead to global disruptions.”
Modi added,” As in our own families, those whose needs are the greatest must always be our first concern”
OUR COMMENT: DiGiNews360 is pleased to see that Mr. Narendra Modi, leader of India and not from one of the richest countries, is talking about eliminating hunger from the poorest countries of the world, when UNO and the rich countries have forgotten to talk about these humanitarian issues. The countries with the highest GDP are busy ensuring that their country is perceived to be the strongest country in their region or in the world so that they can bully the others.
A key element of India’s G20 Presidency will be taking the G20 closer to the public and making it truly a ‘People’s G20’.
To mark the first day of India’s Presidency, a special Indian University Connect event was organized, which virtually brought together students from 75 universities across the country. External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Shri P.K. Mishra were among the distinguished speakers at the event. The University Connect event aimed at engaging the youth in G20 activities. School students were also involved through special G20 sessions in various schools.