The overarching goal is to address gaps in global governance, reaffirm commitments to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and propel progress towards a revitalised multilateral system that positively impacts people’s lives

In India’s virtual summit of G20 leaders, has outlined its objectives for the meeting. Scheduled a day ahead of the summit, the gathering aims to serve as a pivotal platform for discussions on the execution of the Delhi Declaration, fostering collaboration to tackle pressing global challenges and rectify deficiencies in global governance.

Addressing the media, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant highlighted the significance of the virtual summit, considering it a major gathering of world leaders since the conclusion of the 78 Session of the UN General Assembly high-level week and the SDG Summit. Kant emphasised India’s commitment to ensuring the concerns of the Global South are duly recognised, noting the recent inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of G20.

Kant underscored the developments after the Leaders’ Summit on 9 September and 10, where the New Delhi Declaration was unanimously adopted. Since then, the world has faced new challenges, making the virtual summit a crucial platform for leaders to address emerging issues.

While development remains the primary focus of the meeting, Kant noted that discussions may extend to cover a myriad of other issues. The virtual summit allows leaders to discuss the implementation of the leaders’ declaration, exchange views, and intensify cooperation on critical challenges.

The overarching goal is to address gaps in global governance, reaffirm commitments to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and propel progress towards a revitalised multilateral system that positively impacts people’s lives.

As per Kant’s announcement during the press conference, Prime Minister Modi is slated to preside over the summit, commencing at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Virtual Summit is a continuation of PM Modi’s proposal at the closing session of the G20 Summit in September, where he suggested a virtual reconvening towards the end of India’s G20 presidency.

The event aims to advance the guidance participating leaders provide in their interventions and drive the implementation of the summit’s outcomes.