India's G20 Presidency in 2023, culminating in the New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit, marked a historic milestone in the nation's international engagement. The theme, "One Earth, One Family, One Future," emphasized universal solutions and drew upon the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam." The New Delhi G20 Leaders' Declaration (NDLD) was a decisive and ambitious document addressing global challenges.
The G20 Summit witnessed unprecedented size, scale, and scope, with over 100,000 participants from 135 countries. The NDLD highlighted India's unique perspective, emphasizing inclusivity, peace, and diplomacy. In-person participation was extensive, with 27 HOS/G-level leaders, 4 Ministerial-level representatives, and 11 Heads of International Organizations attending.
The People's G20 approach involved public participation through various activities, making it a "People's G20." Cultural richness and diversity were showcased through millet-based dishes, cultural performances, and excursions, totaling over 300 events.
Substantive deliberations covered priority areas like inclusive growth, SDGs, green development, technological transformation, multilateral institution reform, women-led development, and global peace. The NDLD, adopted unanimously, addressed issues such as the war in Ukraine, inclusion of the African Union, G20 2023 Action Plan for SDGs, LiFE for pro-planet behavioral changes, scaling up climate finance, MDBs enhancement, Digital Public Infrastructure, Green Development Pact, renewable energy goals, women-led development, global food security, digital health, traditional medicine, condemnation of terrorism, responsible AI, and migration pathways.
The document outlined specific agreements, including a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) of Climate Finance, tripling renewable energy by 2030, endorsing a Global Initiative on Digital Health, and recognizing traditional medicine. The G20 Presidency left a lasting impact on India's global standing, reflecting its commitment to inclusive and sustainable solutions for the world's challenges.
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