21ST CENTURY IS AN IMPORTANT TIME TO SHOWCASE THE WORLD A NEW DIRECTION: PM MODI AT G20 SUMMIT
New Delhi(09/09/2023): Before start of proceedings of the G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi's Pragati Maidan on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco and prayed that all injured recover at the earliest.
The Prime Minister assured that India is ready to offer all possible assistance to Morocco in this difficult time. The PM said, "The 21st century is an important time to show the world a new direction.
This is the time when old problems are seeking new challenges from us and that is why we should move ahead fulfilling our responsibilities with a human-centric approach.
If we can defeat COVID-19, we can also triumph over the trust deficit caused by the war." He said that India's G20 Presidency has become a symbol of inclusion, of 'Sabka Saath, both inside and outside the country.
This has become people's G20 India.
Crores of Indians are connected to this.
In more than 60 cities of the country, more than 200 meetings have taken place.
With the sense of 'Sabka Saath', India had proposed that the African Union be granted permanent membership of G20." The welcome handshake of all leaders with the PM showcased the Konark Wheel from Odisha.
The Konark Wheel replica served as backdrop of PM Modi's welcome handshake. The Konark Wheel was built during the 13th century under the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I.
The wheel embodies India's ancient wisdom, advanced civilization and architectural excellence.
