G20 FM Meeting Nirmala Sitharaman Cryptocurrencies Global Regulatory Framework FMCBG Meeting Gandhinagar Digital Asset
1 year, 5 months ago

G20 FM Meeting Nirmala Sitharaman Cryptocurrencies Global Regulatory Framework FMCBG Meeting Gandhinagar Digital Asset

ABP News  

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets were a significant point of discussion during the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Gandhinagar, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. “The issue of cryptocurrency was also discussed to make a comprehensive, cohesive and coordinated global policy and regulatory framework for them,” Sitharaman told reporters after the conclusion of the two-day meeting. At the meeting, G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors pledged to prioritize the well-being of people and the planet and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing international economic cooperation, strengthening global development for all and steering the global economy towards strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, she further said. The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, who jointly chaired the meeting with FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that the failure of large crypto exchanges in the last one year means the enthusiasm over crypto has completely gone.

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Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why
5 months ago

Crypto industry players see light at end of tunnel despite regulatory vacuum. Here’s why

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Finance recently made it clear in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that the government is not considering a law to regulate the transaction of cryptocurrencies. However, crypto industry participants are not too pessimistic about Chaudhary’s statement, which was released at the behest of the Finance Ministry since they pin hopes on a discussion paper on …

A timeline of crypto regulations: From ‘illegal tender’ to G20’s nod
1 year, 2 months ago

A timeline of crypto regulations: From ‘illegal tender’ to G20’s nod

Live Mint  

Finance ministers of G20 nations have now adopted the synthesis paper released by Financial Stability Board and International Monetary Fund that carries a number of suggestions on regulations of cryptocurrencies. Here is the timeline of regulatory evolution that the digital currencies have undergone: Feb 1, 2018: Then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, during the Budget Speech, said government did not consider …

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 …

India's G20 presidency: A watershed moment in crypto regulation
1 year, 3 months ago

India's G20 presidency: A watershed moment in crypto regulation

Hindustan Times  

In the annals of global diplomacy, India's tenure at the helm of the G20 presidency will be remembered as a period of significant milestones and transformative initiatives. From thriving in a rapidly expanding crypto sector to navigating hurdles such as high taxes, shadow bans on banks working with crypto companies, and the inclusion of cryptocurrency under the purview of PMLA, …

As G-20 plans crypto regulatory framework, India may shelve plan for outright ban
1 year, 4 months ago

As G-20 plans crypto regulatory framework, India may shelve plan for outright ban

The Hindu  

With the G-20 countries agreeing to explore a coordinated regulatory framework for crypto assets, India could wait a while longer before firming up its domestic regulations for crypto currencies, and initiate a dialogue with stakeholders on the way forward. Any country can allow higher risks if they want, or ban it if they like, but whatever one does, it should …

On the Finance Track, G-20 to push forward on crypto regulation, MDB reforms next month
1 year, 4 months ago

On the Finance Track, G-20 to push forward on crypto regulation, MDB reforms next month

The Hindu  

Paving the way for a co-ordinated global approach to regulating cryptocurrencies, strengthening multilateral development banks’ lending capacity and replicating the use of digital public infrastructure like the India Stack to expand financial inclusion around the world, were some of the 10 major outcomes achieved under the Finance Track of India’s G-20 presidency. G-20 Summit 2023 Sept. 9 updates Discussions on …

G20 Delhi Declaration vows to closely monitor risks of fast-paced developments in the crypto, AI
1 year, 4 months ago

G20 Delhi Declaration vows to closely monitor risks of fast-paced developments in the crypto, AI

Firstpost  

In the G20 Delhi Declaration, G20 Leaders have committed to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. They also committed to regulate AI in a way that lets it to be developed to its full potential, while managing its risks The recent G20 Summit held in New Delhi has endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

G20 Countries Signed Agreement To Collectively Boost MDBs Financing Capacity: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 4 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 2023 New Delhi Declaration Crypto Regulation Policy Global Consensus Emerging IMF FSB CBDC Digital Rupee
1 year, 4 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 …

G20 summit kicks off; leaders begin deliberations on pressing challenges facing globe
1 year, 4 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 …

Concrete plan needed for crypto: G20 paper
1 year, 4 months ago

Concrete plan needed for crypto: G20 paper

Hindustan Times  

The crypto ecosystem needs comprehensive regulatory and licensing mechanisms for macroeconomic and financial stability, a synthesis paper prepared for the G20 has said, cautioning governments that widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies and assets based on them could undermine the effectiveness of monetary policy, circumvent capital flow management measures, exacerbate fiscal risks, divert resources available for financing the real economy, and threaten …

G20 Summit: IMF, FSB Propose Crypto Regulation Framework
1 year, 4 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 summit 2023: Crypto market hopeful for constructive dialogue on global regulation
1 year, 4 months ago

G20 summit 2023: Crypto market hopeful for constructive dialogue on global regulation

India TV News  

As world leaders are gathering in India to attend G20 summit 2023, the crypto market is hopeful for a dialogue on the revival of the industry with a common regulation in place. Under the leadership of India's presidency, the G20 countries are reportedly poised to introduce what could be recognised as the first-of-their-kind regulations governing cryptocurrencies and crypto assets worldwide. …

G20 could pave way for crypto regulation, financial inclusion push
1 year, 4 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 …

G20 Summit: ‘We should address the question of debt distress,’ says Sitharaman
1 year, 4 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. …

B20 Summit 2023: PM Modi pushes for global framework for cryptocurrency
1 year, 4 months ago

B20 Summit 2023: PM Modi pushes for global framework for cryptocurrency

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 August said that an integrated approach to deal with issues related to cryptocurrencies is needed. While speaking at the B20 summit, PM Modi asked business leaders to brainstorm on issues like cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence. B20 Summit 2023 LIVE updates: “We need integrated approach to deal with issues related to cryptocurrencies”, the Prime Minister …

PM Modi urges G20 nations to push for secure digital future
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi urges G20 nations to push for secure digital future

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged G20 countries on Saturday to focus on technology that can “lay the foundations for an inclusive, prosperous and secure” global digital future, as he addressed a ministerial gathering on digital economy in Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the G20 Digital Economy Ministers' meeting in Bengaluru. Union minister for electronics and information technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, …

Finance minister calls for concerted global efforts to restructure debt for poor countries
1 year, 5 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 …

India’s G20 presidency: For Virtual Digital Assets
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s G20 presidency: For Virtual Digital Assets

Hindustan Times  

Virtual Digital Assets were, for the longest period, considered forbidden fruits, capable of causing financial instability and compromising transactional integrity. An SOP focused on the four priority areas - Consumer and Investor Protection, Access to Law Enforcement Agencies to Address Fraudulent Practices, Regulatory Arbitrage and Financial Stability – holds the potential to address the existing lacunae in the VDA framework. …

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 …

In India, G20 finance chiefs set to address global challenges like climate change and rising debt
1 year, 5 months ago

In India, G20 finance chiefs set to address global challenges like climate change and rising debt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Finance ministers from the Group …

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 …

Regulating crypto without global consensus will not be effective, says FM Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Regulating crypto without global consensus will not be effective, says FM Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Underlining that global consensus is necessary for the regulation of crypto before India makes any move on it, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on April 23 said a global template may have to be created, and everyone will have to work together on it, otherwise regulating it will not be effective. "Their report and IMF's report are going to be …

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 …

Crypto issue requires immediate attention, says FM Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Crypto issue requires immediate attention, says FM Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Issues related to crypto assets require immediate attention and the response of the G20 has to ensure that they do not lose any potential benefits while protecting economies from harm, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Ms. Sitharaman was part of a brainstorming session on "Macrofinancial Implications of Crypto Assets" with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors at …

Progress on crucial G20 finance issues: Nirmala
1 year, 8 months ago

Progress on crucial G20 finance issues: Nirmala

Hindustan Times  

The G20 finance track has made progress on issues of debt distress, with China “positively engaged” in the process; the reform of multilateral development banks with “broad-based unanimity” on “proportionate” spending on poverty, prosperity and climate goals; and the need to have a global understanding on crypto regulation based on the recognition that their flows can affect macro-economic stability, finance …

Any action on crypto assets will have to be global: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Any action on crypto assets will have to be global: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that there was a greater acceptance among Group of 20 member countries that any new regulations on the crypto assets need to be globally coordinated. "I am glad to say that there is a greater acceptance among all G20 members, that any action on crypto assets will have to be global. …

Debt crisis key priority of India’s G20 presidency, says FM in US
1 year, 8 months ago

Debt crisis key priority of India’s G20 presidency, says FM in US

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Reiterating that addressing the growing debt distress was a priority for India’s G20 presidency, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasised debt transparency, information-sharing, clarity on the comparability of treatment, predictability and timeliness of restructuring process as key principles that should govern the process. Sitharaman made the remarks while co-chairing a meeting of the global sovereign debt roundtable along …

India G20 presidency aims to develop common framework to deal with crypto risks: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 9 months ago

India G20 presidency aims to develop common framework to deal with crypto risks: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said India’s G20 presidency aims to develop a common framework for all countries to deal with risks associated with cryptocurrencies in the wake of the recent shocks witnessed in the crypto market. She also said G20 is trying to bring together all countries to address debt distress in middle-income and low-income nations like Sri Lanka …

FM Sitharaman arrives in Washington for spring meetings, second G20 finance ministers meet
1 year, 9 months ago

FM Sitharaman arrives in Washington for spring meetings, second G20 finance ministers meet

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Washington on Sunday to attend the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank and chair the second G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting under the Indian presidency. India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of the Republic of Malawi Sosten Gwengwe on the …

FM Sitharaman to attend 2023 Spring Meetings of World Bank, IMF this week
1 year, 9 months ago

FM Sitharaman to attend 2023 Spring Meetings of World Bank, IMF this week

Live Mint  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday will attend the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund and other G20 meetings in Washington. Sitharaman and Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will jointly chair the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, FMCBG meeting on 12 April. The 2nd G20 FMCBG meeting will …

FM leaves for US; to host G20 meeting, attend IMF, World Bank meetings
1 year, 9 months ago

FM leaves for US; to host G20 meeting, attend IMF, World Bank meetings

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be leaving for the US to attend the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, along with G20 meetings. During her week-long trip, she will be hosting the second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under India's G20 Presidency and G20-related side events, said the finance ministry …

Crypto Regulation: India Collaborating With G20 Countries To Formulate Global Policy
1 year, 9 months ago

Crypto Regulation: India Collaborating With G20 Countries To Formulate Global Policy

ABP News  

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday informed the Parliament that India is working with G20 nations to establish a globally coordinated policy on crypto assets. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced that there will be additional discussions on crypto assets during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in April, to be held in Washington. Additionally, in July, the …

India to bridge digital divide
1 year, 10 months ago

India to bridge digital divide

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India, heading the G20 this year, said that nations shifting to digital financial transactions should ensure inclusion of those who may not be fully ready to reap the benefits. Addressing the G20 working group on knowledge and experience sharing for emerging economies of the global south on financial inclusion which started in the city on Saturday, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, …

G20 agrees on debt relief
1 year, 10 months ago

G20 agrees on debt relief

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Despite having some differences over the wording of the Russia-Ukraine war in the summary after the first G20 meeting of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under India’s presidency, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the G20 nations have agreed on language to deal with the debt vulnerabilities of developing countries. Vulnerable nations are …

Crypto at G20 Summit: India recommends a joint technical paper by IMF & FSB on regulation
1 year, 10 months ago

Crypto at G20 Summit: India recommends a joint technical paper by IMF & FSB on regulation

India Today  

India has proposed a joint technical paper by the IMF and the FSB for help in the formulation of a coordinated and comprehensive policy approach to crypto assets. Both the above agencies are expected to present their papers in October this year, i.e., during the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet, stated the Ministry of Finance, following …

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala
1 year, 10 months ago

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government is progressing towards regulation on Crypto Currency under India's G20 presidency. "Further, in July, the FSB's paper on crypto assets regulation will be tabled so that it could be discussed at the next meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors," she said. Speaking on the issue, …

Crypto needs an ‘international framework’: RBI Governor Das at G20
1 year, 10 months ago

Crypto needs an ‘international framework’: RBI Governor Das at G20

Live Mint  

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has once again pointed out that currently, there is risks associated with cryptocurrencies or crypto assets, and has mentioned that there is need for an international framework to deal with these risks. Das said, "there is now wide recognition and acceptance of the fact that cryptocurrencies, or crypto assets, or crypto products, or by whatever name …

IMF, FSB to flesh out crypto regulation in the wake of India’s push at G20
1 year, 10 months ago

IMF, FSB to flesh out crypto regulation in the wake of India’s push at G20

The Hindu  

The International Monetary Fund and the Financial Stability Board are set to formulate a technical paper in a bid to attain a coordinated global approach for the regulation of crypto assets as proposed by the Indian Presidency of the G20. The idea had found backing from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who also mooted international cooperation to set high regulatory …

India's G20 Summit: What Global Governance Dilemma Means for Modi's Leadership
1 year, 10 months ago

India's G20 Summit: What Global Governance Dilemma Means for Modi's Leadership

The Quint  

If the G20 finance ministers can break the deadlock, it could unlock restructurings in Sri Lanka and Zambia—those worst-affected by sovereign debt defaults, helping them with immediate aid while also renewing hope for other nations seeking desperate debt relief measures. A larger concern that stems from the gridlock seen in the way G20 functions is evident from the fact how …

Nirmala Sitharaman flags need for common understanding of debt challenges
1 year, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman flags need for common understanding of debt challenges

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday flagged the need for a common global understanding of challenges related to sovereign debt as world leaders gathered in Bengaluru for a G20 meeting discussing debt sustainability. Nirmala Sitharaman co-chaired a roundtable on debt on the sidelines of the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, along with IMF managing …

India Asks IMF, FSB To Prepare Technical Paper On Regulating Crypto
1 year, 10 months ago

India Asks IMF, FSB To Prepare Technical Paper On Regulating Crypto

News 18  

India, which is currently holding G20 Presidency, has asked the IMF and Financial Stability Board to jointly prepare a technical paper on crypto assets, which could be used in formulating a coordinated and comprehensive policy to regulate them. In their entirety, the IMF’s discussion paper, the policy seminar and the joint IMF-FSB paper are expected to integrate the policy questions …

Banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option: IMF chief
1 year, 10 months ago

Banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option: IMF chief

Live Mint  

Banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Saturday, on the sidelines of a G20 meeting. "We have to differentiate between central bank digital currencies that are backed by the state and stable coins, and crypto assets that are privately issued," said IMF chief Georgieva. "On debt restructuring, while there are still some disagreements, …

International Monetary Fund flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option
1 year, 10 months ago

International Monetary Fund flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: Group of 20 nations have some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. “On debt restructuring, while there are still some disagreements, we now have the global sovereign debt roundtable with consideration of all public and private creditors,” IMF Managing …

IMF flags debt disagreements, says banning crypto should not be off table
1 year, 10 months ago

IMF flags debt disagreements, says banning crypto should not be off table

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: There are some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. India's G20 presidency comes at a time when its South Asian neighbours Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan are seeking urgent IMF funds due …

IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option
1 year, 10 months ago

IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option

India Today  

Group of 20 nations have some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. "On debt restructuring, while there are still some disagreements, we now have the global sovereign debt roundtable with consideration of all public and private creditors," IMF Managing Director …

PM Modi urges G20 to focus on vulnerable citizens
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi urges G20 to focus on vulnerable citizens

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged G20 nations to focus on the world’s most vulnerable citizens as the financial viability of many countries was under threat due to unsustainable debt. “Trust in international financial institutions has eroded, partly because the lenders were slow to reform themselves,” Modi said in a video message at the start of a …

At G20 meet, PM Modi shares insights on climate change: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

At G20 meet, PM Modi shares insights on climate change: Report

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a case for strengthening multilateral development banks to meet the challenges facing the world, especially climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' meeting being held in Bengaluru, Friday. In his video address to the G20 meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors, …

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