1. Draft G20 communique almost echoes Modi's words to Putin in Samarkhand. It says today's era 'must not be of war'.
2. Indian delegation played a big role in achieving consensus among member states over the wording criticising, the Russian invasion, UK's Financial Times reports.
3. 'The use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible. The peaceful resolution of conflicts, efforts to address crises as well as diplomacy and dialogue are vital. Today's era must not be of war', the draft statement said.
Ahead of assuming charge of the G20 Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday, had a few bilaterals and bonhomie with the heads of state and government at Bali but what caught the eye was his smiling handshake and a brief exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
This was the first time they interacted after the Galwan skirmish in Ladakh in 2020 that left 20 Indian soldiers dead and put bilateral ties into deep freeze. Their exchange may not indicate a return to normalcy between the two countries but it was nevertheless interesting.
Among the meetings Modi had with other leaders included US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron.
"Happy to have met Joe Biden, we had fruitful exchanges on key issues", tweeted Modi. He thanked Biden for his constant support for strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, including co-operation in sectors like critical and emerging technologies, advanced computing and artificial Intelligence.
Modi also addressed a G20 session on food and energy security where he said, "We have to find a way to return to the path of ceasefire and diplomacy in Ukraine....I'm confident that next year when the G20 meets in the holy land of Buddha and Gandhi, we will all agree to convey a strong message of peace to the world".
Adapted from Yeshi Seli in the NIE.
My take
What a performance? Prime Minister Modi has cast a spell on the other leaders of the world with his vision and clarity of thought. We are fortunate to have him as our leader!
Tailpiece.
Got up at a 10' past 6, the chores and carried out the usual Wednesday 'aarathi' of the house. Had breakfast before bath to avoid delaying the others.
Off to collect my courier and to complete bank work.
Padmakumar and Rema left for Thripunithura around a quarter to 3.
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