Bali (Indonesia) ∙ At the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded indirectly to the reluctance of the United States and European countries to buy crude oil from Russia. He pointed out that as the fastest growing economy in the world, India’s energy security is essential. Now is not the time to embargo the energy market. In the presence of US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Modi said that India will take steps when it holds the presidency of the G20 to arrive at a consensus on such issues.
There were reports that the United States and the European Union were pressuring Russia to take a tougher stance in the announcement of the G20 summit. Countries like China and Saudi Arabia are of the opinion that no harsh measures should be taken against Russia. Russian President Putin is not attending this conference. Russia is represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov accused the West of trying to ‘politicize’ the summit by demanding that the G20 statement include an additional line condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
India will continue to chair the G20 from December 1. Modi said he was confident that India would take the presidency. “When we come together on the land of Buddha and Gandhi, we can send a strong message about world peace,” he said.
Modi-Biden talks to increase cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit. The two leaders said that there is a need to strengthen strategic cooperation to make the relationship stronger and warmer. Both leaders expressed their satisfaction with the recent vibrancy in bilateral relations. Modi also held informal talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
English Summary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the G20 summit
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