G20 Summit Live: Cambodia PM leaves after positive Covid test, worried about other leaders

The annual G20 Summit opened in Bali on Tuesday with world leaders set to discuss over the next two days challenges triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently topped by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed at the summit venue by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, ahead of the formal opening of the summit. Stay tuned to DH for the latest updates!

Ukraine urges 'principled reaction' from G20 after Russian strikes

Cambodia PM leaves G20 after positive Covid test, worried about other leaders

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday expressed concern for the health of other world leaders after a positive Covid-19 test forced him to cancel meetings at the G20 Summit in Indonesia and return home early.

Hun Sen, the current chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said his symptoms were only minor but he was worried many of the leaders at the G20 in Bali had also been at the ASEAN and the East Asia Summits he hosted in Cambodia, which ended on Sunday.(Reuters)

China praises Russia's opposition to nuclear war at G20 summit

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during a meeting at the Group of 20 (G20) summit that Russia's position that a nuclear war ought not be fought showed a "rational" and "responsible" attitude.(Reuters)

Trudeau spoke with China's Xi about 'interference', Ukraine

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday for about 10 minutes on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, a Canadian government source said.

During the conversation, Trudeau raised the issue of Chinese "interference activities" in Canada, the source said, which is likely a reference to recent reports that China allegedly meddled in the 2019 election and to the arrest of an alleged Chinese spy on Monday.(Reuters)

G20 communique set to state that today's era "must not be of war"

The G20 leaders are set to state that today's era "must not be of war" at the summit in Bali, a British newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing a draft communique agreed by diplomats involved in the negotiations to finalise the document.(PTI)

G20 leaders see deteriorating debt issues in some middle-income countries

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies will express concern about the "deteriorating debt situation" facing some vulnerable middle-income countries, and call on all official and private creditors to respond swiftly to requests for debt treatment.(Reuters)

WHO chief thanks PM Modi for collaboration in building global traditional health centre

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for collaborating with the world health body on hosting and building the global traditional health centre.

Prime Minister Modi, World Health Organisation Director-General Ghebreyesus and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth laid the foundation stone for the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Gujarat's Jamnagar city in April.(PTI)

G20: Modi, Xi exchange pleasantries for first time after Galwan clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands Tuesday at a side event at the G20 Summit here, a gesture drawing some attention because of the strained relations between the two countries over a border clash two years back.

A live video feed for the media from the welcome dinner hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo for G20 delegates showed the exchange between the two leaders.(PTI)

Modi, Xi meet at G20 dinner hosted by Indonesia's Joko Widodo

Spain's PM asked China's Xi to use influence over Russia's Putin to end war in Ukraine

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, Spain's government spokesperson Isabel Rodriguez said on Tuesday.(Reuters)

PM Sunak: China poses a threat but must also engage with them

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that China posed a threat to Britain but it was also right to have dialogue with Beijing over global challenges such as climate change and the war in Ukraine.

"I'm very clear that China poses a systemic challenge to both our values and our interests and it represents the single biggest state threat to our economic security and that's why it's right that we take the steps that are necessary to protect ourselves," he said on the sidelines of the G20.(Reuters)

G20 to hold tough on Russia, urge end to Ukraine war

Leaders of the world's largest economies appeared ready on Tuesday to convey a strong message from most condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the group to maintain pressure on Moscow over its nine-month war that has devastated Ukraine and roiled the global economy.

A draft declaration by leaders of the Group of 20 major economies under discussion on Tuesday echoes the condemnation of Russia's war on Ukraine by the United Nations, while acknowledging differing views among members. (AP)

Italy's Meloni discusses Ukraine, China in G20 meeting with Biden

Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed continued support for Ukraine, stability in the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific regions and ties with China in her first meeting with USPresident Joe Biden, her office said on Tuesday.

The bilateral meeting, taking place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, also focused on the solidity of the Transatlantic alliance and cooperation on global challenges such as economic growth and security, according to a statement.(Reuters)

Meloni, Erdogan discuss war in Ukraine, immigration at G20

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed at the G20 summit on Tuesday illegal immigration and how to find a solution to the crisis in Libya.

The two leaders also discussed "the developments of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the main challenges facing the international community, in which Turkey and Italy are jointly engaged", as per the Italian government.(Reuters)

South Korea urges bigger China role in curbing North Korea weapons tests

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday called for China to play a bigger role in reining in North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations, his office said, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The two leaders held their first face-to-face, 25-minute meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 conference in Bali amid flaring tension over North Korean weapons tests.(Reuters)

China will deepen cooperation with Argentina: Xi

China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China will deepen cooperation with Argentina in areas including agriculture, energy, infrastructure and aviation.(Reuters)

Xi meets Sanchez, hopes Spain will give Chinese enterprises fair, transparent and non-discriminatory market treatment

Xi, during meeting with Spanish PM Sanchez at G20 summit: hopes Spain will give Chinese enterprises fair, transparent and non-discriminatory market treatment.(Reuters)

Japan's Kishida calls for French cooperation on free, open Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told French President Emmanual Macron on Tuesday that Tokyo hopes to strengthen cooperation with France toward achieving a "free and open Indo-Pacific."

In a meeting held on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Kishida and Macron also discussed issues ranging from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China, climate change and energy, Japan's foreign ministry said in a statement.(Reuters)

Australian PM raises trade ''blockages'' with China's Xi

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he raised with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday his concerns about trade “blockages”, but did not walk away from their first face-to-face talks with any promises that the USD 13 billion barriers to Australian exports would be lifted.

The Australian government described the talks on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Indonesia as the first formal bilateral meeting between the two nations' leaders since 2016, when Xi met then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.(AP)

Indonesia's Pertamina, UAE's Masdar to develop $187 mn solar projects in Rokan block

Indonesia's energy firm Pertamina and renewable energy company Masdar of the United Arab Emirate will develop two solar power plants worth $187 million for Pertamina's Rokan oil and gas block, Pertamina said on Tuesday.

The two signed an agreement to work together on the projects, which will have a combined capacity of 200 megawatt peak (MWp), on the sidelines of a G20 leaders summit.(Reuters)

China will speed up free trade agreement negotiations with South Korea: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday China will speed up bilateral free trade agreement negotiations with South Korea.

China will also deepen cooperation with South Korea on areas including high-tech manufacturing, big data and green economy.(Reuters)

Xi promises continued support to Senegal's infrastructure constructions

Xi, during a meeting with Senegal president Sall at the G20 summit, said that China will continue to support Senegal's infrastructure construction.(Reuters)

Scholz hopeful for G20 resolution condemning Russian invasion

There are encouraging signs at the G20 meeting in Bali for a consensus that Russia's war against Ukraine is not acceptable and that nuclear weapons must not be used, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Lavrov says Ukraine's terms for negotiations 'unrealistic'

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that Ukraine's conditions for restarting talks with Moscow were "unrealistic," speaking at the G20 summit where pressure was mounting on Russia to end the conflict.(AFP)

Modi invites Indian diaspora to Global Investor Summit in Indore

Modi speaking to the Indian diaspora in Indonesia invited them to the Global Investor Summit in Indore, starting January 9. He also told them to bring Indonesians to the Indian event.

Today's India doesn't think small; today India is doing work at unprecedented scale and speed: PM Modi

China's President Xi, during G20 talks with Albanese: hopes Australia will provide a good business environment for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Australia

China's President Xi, during g20 talks with Albanese: hopes Australia will provide a good business environment for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Australia.

They agreed there's been no fundamental conflict between the two nations and both sides have a great capacity for economic and trade cooperation.(Reuters)

South Korea's Yoon says he wants mutually beneficial, mature ties with China

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed hopes for a mutually beneficial, mature relationship with China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bali on Tuesday. (Reuters vis Newsis)

Russia's Lavrov says Zelenskyy not listening to the West

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday he had concluded that Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not listen to Western advice after the Ukrainian president made a speech to the G20 summit in Bali via video link outlining proposals for a peace deal.(Reuters)

Russia's Lavrov says US and EU gave assurances on grain deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had set out promises from the United States and European Union on the Black Sea grain deal that those involved in the trade would not be sanctioned.(Reuters)

When Ram Temple is taking shape in India, we also proudly remember Ramayana tradition of Indonesia, says Modi

Modi speaking about the parallels between India and Indonesia said - when Ram Temple is taking shape in India, we also proudly remember Ramayana tradition of Indonesia.

Modi says India has a lot to give to Indonesia

Praising India's talent, technology, and resources, Modi said India has a lot to offer to Indonesia. He touted the country's digital prowess, its fintech forays, and the number of unicorns in the country.

Lavrov at G20: UN working to remove obstacles to export of Russian grain, fertilisers

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters at the G20 summit on Tuesday that obstacles remained to the export of Russian grain and fertilisers to world markets, but that the United Nations was working to remove them.(Reuters)

Russia's Lavrov says West tried to 'politicise' G20 declaration

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Western countries had tried to "politicise" a joint declaration at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Bali.(Reuters)

Russia's Lavrov proposed G20 to remove discriminatory barriers on energy markets

Lavrov proposed the removal of discriminatory barriers on energy markets and announced that work on Russia's G20 declaration was almost over.(Reuters)

Modi felt love of Indonesian people, enjoyed flying kites with Joko Widodo

Modi praises the relations between India and Indonesia, saying he felt the love of the people when he visited and enjoyed flying kites withJoko Widodo. He also said the two nations are close and India helped Indonesia out after the 2018 earthquake.

Modi speaks of Indian diaspora's contribution in Indonesia

Modi at the G20 summit addressed the Indian diaspora saying that people from the county have contributed to Indonesia's progress, after being welcomed by the island country.

India's Modi meets Biden at G20 summit

Erdogan, Biden discuss trade, security at G20 summit meet

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed bilateral relations, including trade and security issues, on the sidelines of a G20 summit, the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday.

It said Biden offered his condolences for those who died in a bomb attack in Istanbul on Sunday, and told Erdogan that his administration would continue to support Turkey in its bid to procure F-16 fighter jets.

Biden also said Turkey is an important actor in Sweden's NATO accession bid, and thanked Erdogan for his role in the resumption of a grain export deal between Ukraine and Russia, the Turkish presidency said.(Reuters)

Interactions with world leaders at the Summit continues

PM Modi meets World Bank President David Malpass at the Summit

Intellectual property waiver must be widened on health issues, says Indonesian president before opening a session on health

PM Modi, other world leaders, participate in second working session on 'Health'

PM Modi will participate in third working session on 'Digital Transformation'

PM Modi interacts with President of Senegal Macky Sall at the Summit

PM Modi meets UK PM Rishi Sunak during the first day of the Summit

Xi urges G20 wealthy nations to reduce fallout of rate hikes

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday asked the G20 wealthy nations to contain the fallout from interest rate hikes, as the US Federal Reserve moves aggressively to fight inflation.

"We must contain global inflation and resolve systematic risks in the economy and finance," Xi told a summit of the 20 major economies taking place in Bali. "Developed economies should reduce the negative spillover effects of their monetary policy adjustments and stabilise debts at a sustainable level," he said.

PM Modi and Dutch PM Mark Rutte interact during the Summit

Use, threat of nuclear weapons 'inadmissible' in Ukraine

Leaders rue impact of 'war in Ukraine' on global economy

Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells G20 'now is the time' to end Russia's 'destructive war'

Global supply chains are in ruins and there is a crisis of essentials and goods all over world, says PM Modi

India is committed to clean energy and environment, says PM Modi

In India, for sustainable food security, we're promoting natural farming and re-popularising traditional food grains like millets, says PM Modi

Today's fertilizer shortage is tomorrow's food crisis, for which the world will not have a solution. Must build an agreement to maintain supply chain of both manure and food grains, says PM Modi

Onus of creating a new world order for post-Covid lies on our shoulders, says PM Modi

PM Modi calls for ceasefire and diplomacy in war-torn Ukraine

US allies hope the economic headwinds created by the war will bring over G20 nations concerned about rising prices

The leaders are gathered in Bali as soaring inflation stoked by Moscow's invasion drives millions more into poverty and tips several nations toward recession. US allies hope the economic headwinds created by the war will bring over G20 nations that, while cautious about denouncing Russia, are deeply concerned about rising prices.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says G20 'must not fail'

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the Group of 20 major economies must succeed in tackling the world's most pressing crises as he opened a leaders' summit on the resort island of Bali

PM Modi attends G20 Indonesia working session on food & energy security

Cambodian PM Hun Sen says positive for Covid after hosting ASEAN summit

PM Modi, US President Joe Biden interact during the G20 Summit in Bali

PM Modi holds brief discussion at the start of G20 Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron

The G20 comprises 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the USA and the European Union (EU).

Together, they account for over 80 per cent of the global GDP, 75 per cent of international trade and two-thirds of the world population.

On the sidelines of the summit, Modi has bilateral meetings scheduled for Wednesday with Indonesian President Widodo, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, French President Emmanuel Macron and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

The list declared so far by Delhi does not mention Chinese President Xi Jinping, with whom Modi has not met face to face since the Galwan Valley clash between the troops from both sides in 2020.

After the meeting in Indonesia, India will take over the Group of 20 presidency for one year.