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A key element of India's G20 presidency was
to make it people-centric. Several programs were The Group of Twenty (G20)
organized for this. On the very first day, a unique consists of 19 countries
University Connect event was organized, which
brought together students from 75 universities (Argentina, Australia,
across the country. The aim of the University Brazil, Canada, China,
Connect program was to engage youth in G20 France, Germany, India,
activities. School students were also involved Indonesia, Italy, Japan,
through special G20 sessions in various schools.
Similarly, with the aim to encourage people's Republic of Korea, Mexico,
participation, special attention was given to G-20 Russia, Saudi Arabia,
in the Hornbill Festival in Kohima. One hundred South Africa, Turkey,
monuments, including some UNESCO World United Kingdom and
Heritage Sites, were specially illuminated. Also,
citizens were invited to join a selfie campaign United States) and the
posing around these illuminated monuments. European Union. Now
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art of African Union has also
India's G20 logo at Puri beach in Odisha. India's become a member of it.
presidency of the G-20 will work towards promoting
this universal spirit of unity in the world. Therefore,
India gave the theme of 'One Earth, One Family, One
Future' with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

New Delhi Summit, a milestone countries from making the Ukraine conflict a center
The G-20 summit in India is considered to be the point on their agenda. The European Union also
most successful in the history of the organization. praised PM Modi's strong leadership, which made
The Delhi Declaration of the G-20 Summit has consensus possible for the G-20 leaders.
become the most ambitious document adopted
by all the member countries with 100 percent India as the guide of world humanity
consensus. With 112 outcome and presidency Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra
documents, India has done twice as much work Modi and his unwavering commitment, the G-20
as the previous presidency. summit is making the entire country proud. This
Many experts worldwide have described PM conference has been called an important milestone
Modi as the leader of the Global South after the in the diplomatic chapter of India. From the point of
success of the Delhi Summit. The director of the G-20 view of diplomacy, this is a transformative moment
Research Group has praised PM Modi as a leader for India and the world has also readily accepted it.
of the Global South. John Kirton said that PM Modi Through this conference, India worked to bring the
has emerged as the leader of this summit. Tristen entire world on one platform on many important
Naylor, assistant professor of international politics global topics like economics, geopolitics, and
and history at Cambridge University, described the technology. This model, emphasizing stability,
summit as a remarkable achievement by PM Modi. inclusivity, and shared prosperity, resonated deeply
He considers the most important outcome of this with G-20 participants, establishing India's position
summit to be the inclusion of the African Union in as a leader in the collective well-being of humanity.
the G-20. The Russian Foreign Minister also praised India has also been at the forefront in advocating
India and called it a victory for the Global South. for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Mission
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov termed it LiFE, which will guide global policymakers while
a milestone and said that India prevented Western formulating their policies. One of the initial efforts

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