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Africa in G20: A recognition of the continent’s importance in the global economy

The world has changed since that conversation, and so has Africa. The inclusion of the African Union in the G20 – the intergovernmental forum representing 80% of global product and 75% of international trade – is testament to the continent’s rise as a partner that The world can no longer ignore it. A consortium of …

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G20 Summit: There’s absolutely no doubt that India has arrived, says Arvind Panagariya

“There is absolutely no doubt that India has arrived… India has arrived,” said Arvind Panagariya, former vice-chairman of NITI Aayog. “When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the US Congress, there was a lot of buzz…No other leader has a buzz like this.” The former head of a government think tank has likened India’s G20 …

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G20 Summit outcomes under India’s Presidency to ‘bear fruitful results’ for the globe: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said hosting the G20 is a golden moment for India and the frameworks built during its presidency “will bring effective results for the whole world”. Last year, India assumed the Presidency of the G20 for the first time to lead discussions and initiatives among member countries on challenges related to major …

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China firms up ‘obstructive’ stance at G20, raises hurdles to India’s success

China has raised its conflicts of interest with India on a broader basis, and has voiced its opposition to a range of issues at the G20 ministerial meeting, beyond issues such as the Ukraine crisis, climate change and green energy. China’s opposition to Mission LiFE (Lifestyles for the Environment), women-led development initiatives, and support for …

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