G20 Summit: Joe Biden to arrive in India 2 days in advance for talks with PM Modi
G20 Summit: Joe Biden to arrive in India 2 days in advance for talks with PM Modi
US President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit India on September 7, arriving two days before the G20 summit in New Delhi. During his visit, President Biden will engage in bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8. The G20 Leaders Summit is set to take place on September 9 and 10.
The agenda for the G20 summit includes discussions on critical global issues such as the transition to clean energy, climate change mitigation, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, and strategies to enhance the capacity of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to combat poverty more effectively. President Biden’s visit is seen as a crucial moment for strengthening bilateral ties and addressing pressing global challenges.
During his time in India, President Biden will also express his support for Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the G20 as the premier forum for economic cooperation. After his visit to India, President Biden will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10, where he will meet Vietnam General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The agenda for the G20 summit is extensive and includes discussions on critical global issues. Key topics on the agenda encompass the clean energy transition, climate change, addressing the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and enhancing the capacity of multilateral development banks such as the World Bank to effectively combat poverty, among other significant subjects. This summit presents an opportunity for world leaders to collaborate on solutions to pressing global challenges and to strengthen international cooperation.
During his visit to New Delhi, President Biden will not only engage in discussions with Prime Minister Modi but also commend Modi’s leadership of the G20. The United States will reaffirm its commitment to the G20 as the foremost forum for economic cooperation and will host the G20 summit in 2026, as stated by the White House.
Following his time in India, President Biden is scheduled to travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10, where he will meet with Vietnam’s General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. This trip underscores the United States’ diplomatic engagement with Asian nations and its commitment to strengthening relationships with key partners in the region.
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by the White House. While she is experiencing mild symptoms, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus. Despite the First Lady’s diagnosis, President Biden’s trip to India for the G20 Summit remains unaffected, and he is expected to proceed with his travel plans.
Jill Biden’s previous bout with COVID-19 occurred in August 2022, while President Biden, who is now 80 years old, last tested positive in July 2022. Jill Biden will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, as she recovers from the virus.
The G20, or Group of 20, is an intergovernmental forum that brings together major developed and developing economies from around the world. The G20 member countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Additionally, the European Union (EU) is represented as a separate entity within the G20.
Guest countries are also invited to participate in G20 meetings, although they are not official members. These guest countries may attend specific meetings and discussions based on the agenda and priorities of the G20 presidency. The guest countries for the G20 can vary from year to year and may include nations like Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
