'Time To Move Together': PM Modi Inaugurates 9th P20 Summit In New Delhi

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in New Delhi, marking a significant event hosted by the Indian Parliament under the broader framework of India's G20 Presidency.

In his address to the summit, Modi described it as the "mahakumbh" of parliamentary practices from around the world, extending a warm welcome to the participants on behalf of India's 1.4 billion citizens. He emphasized the importance of parliaments as crucial arenas for debate and deliberation. Additionally, he praised India's achievements, including its moon landing and the successful conclusion of the G20 summit.

Modi underscored the significance of hosting the P20 Summit in India, renowned as both the world's largest democracy and the cradle of democracy. He highlighted the global challenges facing the world today, emphasizing that conflicts and confrontations do not serve anyone's interests. He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation, stating that a divided world cannot effectively address the challenges at hand. He called for a time of peace, brotherhood, and collective progress, focusing on development and the welfare of all.

The P20 Summit drew the participation of Speakers of Parliaments from G20 member countries and invitee nations. Its central theme revolved around "Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future." Delegations from various countries, including Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Spain, the European Parliament, Italy, South Africa, Russia, Turkiye, Nigeria, Australia, Brazil, UAE, Singapore, Japan, Egypt, and Bangladesh, were present at the event. Notably, Canada was not represented, as per a report in Hindustan Times

The Prime Minister's office outlined the P20 Summit's focus on four key subjects: the transformation of people's lives through public digital platforms, women-led development, accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and sustainable energy transition. The summit provided an opportunity for leaders to engage in discussions and collaborations aimed at addressing pressing global challenges and fostering a more unified, sustainable future.

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