Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India’s G20 presidency has left an “indelible mark” on the world stage, and the consensus reached on the declaration marks a historic milestone in bridging the global trust deficit.
He praised the Prime Minister’s vision, and said he successfully demonstrated “Bharat’s prowess as both a Vishwa Guru and Vishwa Bandhu”.
“The historic G20 Summit in New Delhi has successfully concluded. India’s Presidency under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi has left an indelible mark on the world stage,” Rajnath said in a post on X.
“The consensus reached during the G20 Summit in New Delhi marks a historic milestone in bridging the global trust deficit and cultivating global trust and confidence,” he said.
The defence minister said the G20 Declaration, encompassing a consensus statement on the Ukraine war and other actionable tasks, demonstrates India’s remarkable ability to bring the nations closer and transcend their differences for a common objective.
“The G20 India has launched the ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor’, enhancing India’s strategic involvement with the Arabian Peninsula and Europe. This initiative presents a unique opportunity for India to establish long-lasting connectivity between India and Arabia,” he said.
He also said the African Union getting permanent membership of the Group is “fostering inclusivity and deepening cooperation with Africa”.
“The admission of the African Union into the G20 is a significant achievement for PM Modi’s ‘Global South’ initiative. PM Narendra Modi has successfully demonstrated Bharat’s prowess as both a ‘Vishwa Guru’ and ‘Vishwa Bandhu’,” Rajnath said.