On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they evaluated the progress in their bilateral collaboration and exchanged insights on mutual regional and global concerns.
President Putin conveyed his inability to attend the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, informing Prime Minister Modi that Russia would be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This information was released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Acknowledging and respecting Russia’s decision, Prime Minister Modi extended gratitude to President Putin for the consistent support provided by Russia to all initiatives within India’s G20 Presidency.
The two leaders extensively discussed the advancement of various areas of bilateral cooperation and also deliberated on shared regional and global matters, encompassing the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
The release affirmed that both leaders have concurred to maintain regular communication.
Currently holding the G20 Presidency, India is set to host the G20 Summit in Delhi on September 9 and 10.
Established in 1999 following the Asian financial crisis, the G20 originated as a platform for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to engage in discussions concerning global economic and financial issues. Subsequently, in response to the worldwide economic and financial crisis in 2007, it was elevated to a level involving Heads of State or Government. By 2009, it was designated as the “premier forum for international economic cooperation.”
With its members collectively accounting for approximately 85 percent of global GDP, over 75 percent of global trade, and roughly two-thirds of the world’s population, the G20 holds a substantial global influence.
