Nirmala Sitharaman meets Chinese counterpart, discusses global debt vulnerabilities
1 year, 5 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman meets Chinese counterpart, discusses global debt vulnerabilities

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 18 met her Chinese counterpart Liu Kun and discussed various deliverables under G20 India Presidency, including strengthening Multilateral Development Banks and global debt vulnerabilities. Minister Liu Kun also appreciated work of the G20 Independent Expert Group for Strengthening MDBs setup under #G20India Presidency," the tweet said. @nsitharaman and Mr Liu Kun, Finance Minister of China, met on the sidelines of the 3rd G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors #G20FMCBG meeting in Gandhinagar, today. The Ministers discussed #G20 Finance agenda items in context of the… pic.twitter.com/fZH4nN1YQz — Ministry of Finance July 18, 2023 "Union Finance Minister Smt.

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Union Minister Meets World Bank President, Discusses MDBs Reforms
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Minister Meets World Bank President, Discusses MDBs Reforms

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings 2024, in Washington, DC on Wednesday. The two sides discussed issues related to private capital participation in Global Public Goods, Energy security, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) reforms.

FM Sitharaman Meets Citibank CEO, Focuses on AI, MSMEs and Green Tech
2 months ago

FM Sitharaman Meets Citibank CEO, Focuses on AI, MSMEs and Green Tech

News 18  

FM Nirmala Sitharaman met Citibank CEO Jane Fraser to discuss the Indian banking sector. The two discussed the use of #AI in important sectors such as agriculture, urban development, and the pharmaceutical sector. Fraser also praised India's digital payment transformation and the importance of making MSMEs a part of the supply chains.

Role played by India during G-20 presidency appreciated at IMF and WB meeting: Seth
8 months ago

Role played by India during G-20 presidency appreciated at IMF and WB meeting: Seth

The Hindu  

During the annual Spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank there was a widespread appreciation of the role played by India during its G-20 presidency in building consensus on a range of key global issues, a top Indian official has said. “There is a widespread appreciation of Indian presidency of the G-20 in building consensus on several issues, …

G20 success: We must pursue promises of the New Delhi Declaration
1 year, 1 month ago

G20 success: We must pursue promises of the New Delhi Declaration

Live Mint  

Much has been said about the G20 processes in India over the past one year. Interestingly, as much as it was a spectacle to behold, given its variety of cultural performances, the G20 under India’s presidency was also hailed as a substantive victory for the country and the Global South. Through the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, India has aimed at …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Urges PVT Sector to Back SDGs
1 year, 2 months ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Urges PVT Sector to Back SDGs

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the need for private sector to come forward and support the sustainable development goals or SDGs, saying that it is the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to participate and contribute in this endeavour. "The 17 SDGs adopted by United Nations member states in 2015 were aimed at addressing a wide range …

G20 finance leaders adopt roadmap on crypto assets
1 year, 2 months ago

G20 finance leaders adopt roadmap on crypto assets

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 nations on Friday adopted a roadmap for regulating crypto assets proposed by the Financial Stability Board and the International Monetary Fund at their meeting at Marrakesh in Morocco. The ministers and central bank governors also decided in their joint communique to take forward key proposals from the New Delhi Leaders …

G20: Fourth SFWG meeting to be held in Varanasi on Sep 13-14
1 year, 3 months ago

G20: Fourth SFWG meeting to be held in Varanasi on Sep 13-14

Firstpost  

The 4th and last meeting will focus on finalising the 2023 G20 Sustainable Finance report and also discuss the progress made by jurisdictions and relevant stakeholders against the actions listed in the G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap, the statement said The 4th G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group meeting under India’s G20 Presidency will be held in Varanasi on September 13 -14, …

G20 New Delhi declaration sent a positive signal to tackle global challenges: China
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 New Delhi declaration sent a positive signal to tackle global challenges: China

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: China finally broke its silence on the New Delhi G20 summit saying that the Declaration adopted by the member nations has sent a "positive signal" that the influential grouping is "working together" to tackle global challenges and promote world economic recovery. "The summit adopted a leaders' declaration, which reflects China's proposition and states that the G20 would act in …

G20 New Delhi leaders' declaration sent 'positive signal' to tackle global challenges: China
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 New Delhi leaders' declaration sent 'positive signal' to tackle global challenges: China

India TV News  

G20 Summit 2023 : After a successful two-day G20 Summit in New Delhi, China has responded to the New Delhi Declaration, saying that it has sent a "positive signal" that group members are coordinating together in tackling global challenges. The declaration has signaled that "the G20 countries are joining hands in tackling global challenges, sending a positive signal to the …

G20 Declaration Shows World Leaders Found The Right Way: World Bank President Ajay Banga
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Declaration Shows World Leaders Found The Right Way: World Bank President Ajay Banga

ABP News  

Commending India’s G20 Presidency, World Bank President Ajay Banga on Sunday lauded the G20 leaders on their ability to agree on a declaration. He said, “I consider the fact that there was a declaration, a tribute to the fact that the G 20 leadership found a way to give and take and negotiate and find a right way to agree …

G20 Summit 2023: PM Modi’s 8 scheduled meetings on day 2
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit 2023: PM Modi’s 8 scheduled meetings on day 2

Live Mint  

As the G20 Summit entered its final day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold various meetings with eight global leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Comoros, Turkey, UAE, South Korea, etc. Day 2 of the G20 summit started with the leaders visiting Delhi’s Raj Ghat laying wreaths at the Samadhi of the father of …

G20 Summit: What's lined up for today? Check agenda for Day 2
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: What's lined up for today? Check agenda for Day 2

India TV News  

The world leaders, who have accumulated in Delhi for the ongoing G20 Leaders' Summit, have a jam-packed schedule today, where they are lined up for multiple bilateral meetings including with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Subsequently, at 9:20 a.m., they will move to Bharat Mandapam's Leaders' Lounge-- the venue where the G20 Summit is going on. Subsequently, from 10:30 am …

'India's message of…': IMF's Gita Gopinath on G20 Summit; PM Modi replies
1 year, 3 months ago

'India's message of…': IMF's Gita Gopinath on G20 Summit; PM Modi replies

Hindustan Times  

International Monetary Fund 's deputy director Gita Gopinath on Saturday exchanged pleasantries with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the dinner hosted at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi at the 18th G20 Summit. Modi on Saturday hosted the leaders of over 30 countries and organisations, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi …

Business News Live Updates Stock Market G20 Summit New Delhi IMF World Bank India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Biofuel
1 year, 3 months ago

Business News Live Updates Stock Market G20 Summit New Delhi IMF World Bank India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Biofuel

ABP News  

Business News Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Business LIVE blog. G20 leaders despite the challenges concerning the Russia-Ukraine war, adopted the Joint Declaration at the New Delhi G20 Summit on Saturday. On global debt vulnerabilities, G20 leaders convened in New Delhi and reaffirmed their position, which is consistent with the statements made in Bali last year. Sitharaman said, …

G-20 Summit 2023 | New Delhi Declaration underlines need for more finance to arrest global warming
1 year, 3 months ago

G-20 Summit 2023 | New Delhi Declaration underlines need for more finance to arrest global warming

The Hindu  

The G-20 Leader’s Declaration for the first time formally recognises the quantum jump in finance necessary for the world to transition to a renewable energy economy. The Declaration “.noted the need for USD 5.8-5.9 trillion in the pre-2030 period required for developing countries.as well as USD 4 trillion per year for clean energy technologies by 2030 to reach net zero …

India ’walked the talk’ under G20 presidency, says Sitharaman
1 year, 3 months ago

India ’walked the talk’ under G20 presidency, says Sitharaman

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India has 'walked the talk' to acheive its finance track objectives under its G20 presidency, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said on Saturday. The key achievements of the finance track under the Indian G20 presidency include a plan to strengthen the Multilateral Development Banks to address shared challenges, laying down the building blocks for a globally coordinated policy and …

G20 Countries Signed Agreement To Collectively Boost MDBs Financing Capacity: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Countries Signed Agreement To Collectively Boost MDBs Financing Capacity: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the G20 countries have signed an agreement to collectively work to boost the World Bank's financing capacity. Following the second session of the G20 Leadership Summit in Delhi, a Press briefing by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and S. Jaishankar was held. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted four key developments related to reforming international …

G20 Summit: Managed to found common ground on geopolitical issues, represented Global South, says Jaishankar
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: Managed to found common ground on geopolitical issues, represented Global South, says Jaishankar

India TV News  

G20 Summit 2023 : As India marked a significant achievement by adopting New Delhi G20 Leader's Declaration, External Affairs Ministers Dr S Jaishankar said that under India's presidency, leaders managed to find common ground on key issues, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war, and that the summit represented the interests of the Global South. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was also …

G20 Summit 2023 New Delhi Declaration Crypto Regulation Policy Global Consensus Emerging IMF FSB CBDC Digital Rupee
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit 2023 New Delhi Declaration Crypto Regulation Policy Global Consensus Emerging IMF FSB CBDC Digital Rupee

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that the G20 had achieved unanimous agreement on a leaders' declaration. Among other notable developments, it appears that the much-discussed global coordination on crypto regulation has taken a solid step forward, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a “global consensus” is emerging on virtual digital asset policies. Sitharaman said, “Global push for …

Canada-based group in Delhi to keep track of commitments made at G20 Summit
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada-based group in Delhi to keep track of commitments made at G20 Summit

Hindustan Times  

A Canada-based research group, which specialises in tracking multilateral summits such as G7, G20 and Brics, has sent a battery of researchers to New Delhi to keep a track of commitments made by leaders of the G20 countries. The G20 Research Group functions under the Global Governance Programme at the University of Toronto and has been keeping a record of …

G20 summit kicks off; leaders begin deliberations on pressing challenges facing globe
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 summit kicks off; leaders begin deliberations on pressing challenges facing globe

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and other top leaders of the world's wealthiest economies began deliberations on pressing global challenges at the G20 Summit here on Saturday under the shadow of the Ukraine war that has significantly fragmented the global geopolitical order. The leaders attending the summit include German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel …

G20 Summit India Chidambaram On No Dinner Invite To Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit India Chidambaram On No Dinner Invite To Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge

ABP News  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday lashed out at the central government over the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge not being invited to the G20 gala dinner, saying this can happen only in countries where there is no democracy or no opposition. In a post on X, Chidambaram said, "I cannot imagine any other democratic …

G20 leaders to have Subz Korma, Kaju Matar Makhana and more for dinner on Friday
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 leaders to have Subz Korma, Kaju Matar Makhana and more for dinner on Friday

Live Mint  

Group of 20 leaders have arrived at Delhi, India to attend the Summit meet to be held between 9-10 September. US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, were the delegates who arrived on Friday among others. Modi held bilateral meetings with Biden, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and …

G20 declaration will reflect strong voice for Global South, developing countries, says Sherpa Amitabh Kant
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 declaration will reflect strong voice for Global South, developing countries, says Sherpa Amitabh Kant

Firstpost  

“The New Delhi leaders’ declaration that you will see post the summit, you will see it as a Voice of Global South and the developing countries. No document in the world would have such a strong voice for the Global South and the developing countries,” said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant Ahead of the two-day G20 Summit starting in New Delhi …

G20 Summit: Here are the big names attending and what they bring to the table
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: Here are the big names attending and what they bring to the table

Firstpost  

This weekend’s G20 Summit in New Delhi will bring together some of the most influential leaders in the world – US president Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, and French president Emmanuel Macron, among others. This weekend’s G20 Summit in New Delhi will bring together some of the most important and influential leaders in the world. The guest list also …

Reuters claim Gautam Adani-Mukesh Ambani invited to G20 special dinner, PIB debunks claim
1 year, 3 months ago

Reuters claim Gautam Adani-Mukesh Ambani invited to G20 special dinner, PIB debunks claim

Op India  

On Friday, September 8, the Press Information Bureau took to X, formally Twitter to debunk a Reuters report that suggested 500 Indian businessmen including billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have been invited to join G20 leaders at a dinner in the national capital on Saturday. PIB Fact Check called the report “misleading.” Media reports based on an article by …

G20 Summit 2023: World Bank lauds transformative impact of digital public infrastructure in India
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit 2023: World Bank lauds transformative impact of digital public infrastructure in India

India TV News  

G20 Summit 2023 : The G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion document prepared by the World Bank has lauded the transformative impact of Digital Public Infrastructure in India ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi - saying that the country has achieved in six years that would have otherwise taken five decades. Role of UPI, cross-border payments Additionally, India …

G20 Summit: Biden's Arrival in India Sets Stage for Key Talks with Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: Biden's Arrival in India Sets Stage for Key Talks with Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The countdown has begun for the two-day G20 Summit that starts on Saturday, with United States President Joe Biden expected to land in the Capital on Friday evening and hold bilateral talks soon thereafter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We know that the Indians also would like to see a joint communique if you will, so we'll see …

G20 Summit 2023: What will be discussed by World Leaders during the mega event
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit 2023: What will be discussed by World Leaders during the mega event

Live Mint  

The G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi will encompass discussions on a wide range of topics, reflecting the evolving global landscape and India's specific focus areas. India's specific focus areas for the G20 2023 Summit include: Green development, climate finance and LiFE: Commitment to addressing climate change, with an emphasis on climate finance, technology transfer, and equitable energy transitions. Accelerated, inclusive …

G20 Summit: IMF, FSB Propose Crypto Regulation Framework
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: IMF, FSB Propose Crypto Regulation Framework

ABP News  

In what is anticipated to be a significant development during India's tenure as G20 president, participating nations have concurred on the establishment of a global framework for the regulation of cryptocurrency assets, according to sources cited by ANI. Under the stewardship of the Indian G20 presidency, the recommendation for a common framework addressing debt vulnerability issues has also been put …

G20 could pave way for crypto regulation, financial inclusion push
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 could pave way for crypto regulation, financial inclusion push

The Hindu  

India’s G20 presidency could leave a lasting legacy for the world’s financial architecture by paving the way for a global template to regulate crypto assets, steering a shake-up of multilateral development banks that could yield additional financing of $200 billion over eight years to help countries deal with emerging challenges, and advancing financial inclusion. India has brought the regulation of …

Report says Ji Xinping not attending G20 summit in Delhi due to domestic issues
1 year, 3 months ago

Report says Ji Xinping not attending G20 summit in Delhi due to domestic issues

Op India  

As China has officially announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be giving a pass to the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 9-10, the discussion around what could have been the reason behind missing a crucial G20 meet. Other than the speculations around China’s attempt to snub India, the annual gathering of incumbent and …

India Has Shown Resolve to Make Disaster Resilience an Urgent Priority, Says NDMA Member-Secy Ahead of G20
1 year, 3 months ago

India Has Shown Resolve to Make Disaster Resilience an Urgent Priority, Says NDMA Member-Secy Ahead of G20

News 18  

India has shown resolve to make disaster risk reduction an urgent priority, says National Disaster Management Authority member secretary Kamal Kishore as the country gears up for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi from September 9 to 10. However, it was for the first time that this global forum consisting of the world’s largest economies had a separate working …

G20 Summit in India: Who are the attendees and absentees? Check list here
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit in India: Who are the attendees and absentees? Check list here

Live Mint  

Delhi is preparing to host the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10, with leaders from 20 countries anticipated to participate in this significant event in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that this G20 Summit in India will be historic, as it will witness the largest gathering of world leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously informed …

G20 Summit India 2023 China President Xi Jinping India China Ties US President Joe Biden PM Narendra Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit India 2023 China President Xi Jinping India China Ties US President Joe Biden PM Narendra Modi

ABP News  

G20 Summit India: In an unprecedented move, a Chinese President will not be attending the G20 Summit for the first time ever since the grouping was upgraded to the level of Heads of State or Heads of Government in 2008. On Monday, China announced that it will be sending its Premier, a level much below the President, to attend the …

How India's G20 Summit agenda plans to reform multilateral development banks
1 year, 3 months ago

How India's G20 Summit agenda plans to reform multilateral development banks

India Today  

During its G20 presidency, India has emphasised the need to reform and strengthen multilateral development banks in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics and the rise of the Global South. Established nearly 80 years ago after World War II, MDBs such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund need significant restructuring to adapt to the rapidly changing global economic …

US President Joe Biden to commend PM Modi for G20 leadership on Delhi visit
1 year, 3 months ago

US President Joe Biden to commend PM Modi for G20 leadership on Delhi visit

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden will travel to India on Thursday for the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi from September 9-10. During his visit to India, Biden will participate in the G20 Summit, where he and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues, including the clean energy transition and combatting climate …

Janet Yellen to attend India G20 summit, focus on economy, climate: U.S. Treasury
1 year, 3 months ago

Janet Yellen to attend India G20 summit, focus on economy, climate: U.S. Treasury

The Hindu  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to New Delhi to participate in the G20 leaders summit from September 7-10, making her fourth visit to India in 10 months, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. Ms. Yellen intends to focus at the summit on strengthening the global economy and supporting low-and middle-income countries by advancing efforts on debt restructurings, the …

G20 Summit: ‘We should address the question of debt distress,’ says Sitharaman
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: ‘We should address the question of debt distress,’ says Sitharaman

Live Mint  

As India is holding its presidency for the G20 Summit, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India given the consideration of things and developments across the world, addressing the question of debt distress is a must. Sitharaman said, “Given the consideration of things and the developments across the world, we thought we should address this question of debt distress. …

US President Joe Biden to visit India from September 7-10 for G20 Summit; to push for IMF, World Bank reforms
1 year, 4 months ago

US President Joe Biden to visit India from September 7-10 for G20 Summit; to push for IMF, World Bank reforms

India TV News  

G20 Summit India: US President Joe Biden will be in India from September 7-10 for the G20 Summit, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan informed on Tuesday. Addressing a presser, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that President Joe Biden will push for IMF and World Bank reforms at G20 summit. In a statement, the White House …

Finance minister calls for concerted global efforts to restructure debt for poor countries
1 year, 4 months ago

Finance minister calls for concerted global efforts to restructure debt for poor countries

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for concerted global efforts led by rich nations to help indebted countries deleverage at a time when multilaterism is the most potent challenge. Addressing online a G20 session, organised by the finance ministry and the Reserve Bank here, ahead of the grouping's summit next month in New Delhi, she said multilaterism faces the …

Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 4 months ago

Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

As a large creditor to Sri Lanka, China is welcome to join the effort steered by Japan, India and France to help the island nation cope with its debt distress, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Terming multilateral development banks’ reforms and debt-relief measures for many stressed economies as the top two finance track priorities for India during its …

G20 finance chiefs meeting in India address global challenges like climate change and rising debt
1 year, 5 months ago

G20 finance chiefs meeting in India address global challenges like climate change and rising debt

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations meeting in India on Monday are poised to address critical global economic challenges, including the threats posed by climate change and rising debt among low-income countries. “The world is looking to the G20 to make progress on key challenges like climate change and pandemics as part of our work …

G20 FMCBG meet at Gandhinagar | India 'indispensable partner' for friend-shoring, says U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
1 year, 5 months ago

G20 FMCBG meet at Gandhinagar | India 'indispensable partner' for friend-shoring, says U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

The Hindu  

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on July 16 said the U.S. sees India as an “indispensable partner” for ‘friend-shoring’ and she hopes to use her visit here to deepen what is already a significant relationship in that respect. Ms. Yellen said, “Friend-shoring is an important foundation of our approach to increasing resilience of our supply chains, and …

G20 SFWG recommends projects to develop PPPs, best practices to finance SDGs
1 year, 6 months ago

G20 SFWG recommends projects to develop PPPs, best practices to finance SDGs

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group has recommended the development of a pipeline of projects to promote public-private partnerships, and other initiatives, including compendium on best practices for financing Sustainable Development Goals, senior government officials said after the conclusion of the third working group meeting on Wednesday. These recommendations made during the Third G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group …

Development core issue for Global South: PM Modi at G20
1 year, 6 months ago

Development core issue for Global South: PM Modi at G20

Hindustan Times  

A G20 development ministers’ meeting on Monday was unable to agree on a consensus outcome document because of differences over the Ukraine crisis, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought collective action to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure no one is left behind. The G20 development ministers’ meeting, chaired by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, focused on …

India to host G-20 development ministers' meeting in Varanasi from June 11-13
1 year, 6 months ago

India to host G-20 development ministers' meeting in Varanasi from June 11-13

The Hindu  

India will host a three-day meeting of development ministers of the G-20 member nations in Varanasi beginning on Sunday that is expected to focus on disruptions in global supply chains, food and energy security challenges and impacts of climate change among other issues. The G-20 development ministers' conclave follows the Voice of the Global South Summit that was hosted by …

Multilateral devt banks need transformative reform: FM Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Multilateral devt banks need transformative reform: FM Sitharaman

Live Mint  

In a meeting with the G20 expert group on strengthening multilateral development banks, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for a “transformative” rather than incremental change in the banks; a “holistic” rather than fragmented approach to reform; and the need for more financing to achieve both developmental and climate goals, without viewing them as mutually exclusive. People familiar with the …

Amid challenges, G20 expert group kicks off work on reforming MDBs
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid challenges, G20 expert group kicks off work on reforming MDBs

Hindustan Times  

Washington Amid both contextual and fundamental challenges, the G20 expert group on strengthening multilateral development banks, under the leadership of former United States treasury secretary Larry Summers and veteran Indian policymaker NK Singh, commenced its work in Washington DC in the past week on the margins of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Finance …

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