India successfully concluded its G20 presidency with laudations pouring in from notable Indian leaders, accentuating the successful negotiation of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and the inclusive gesture of onboarding the African Union as a permanent G20 member. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spearheaded the acclamations, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the summit to foster global trust and unity, resonating with Modi’s envisage of “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
Shah took to ‘X’, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to commend Modi’s vision that cultivated bridges of geopolitical trust, imprinting an enduring victory mark representative of India’s benevolent cultural principles. Echoing Shah’s sentiments, Singh acknowledged Modi’s pivotal role as a “Vishwa Guru” and “Vishwa Bandhu,” highlighting the fruitful launch of the ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor’ that promises fortified ties between India, the Arabian Peninsula, and Europe.
JP Nadda, BJP National President, joined the chorus, lauding Modi for escalating India as a decisive voice for the Global South, facilitating cooperation amidst stark geopolitical divides. The consensus over the Leaders’ Declaration marks a strategic victory, aiding in the conciliation of global powers on critical issues of geopolitics and climate, and reinforcing India’s enduring ethos of universal familyhood and shared future.
The consensus statement encompassed actionable tasks and perspectives on the Ukraine war, unveiling India’s adept diplomacy in bridging global divides. The summit heralded at Bharat Mandapam saw congregations of leaders such as US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, marking a promising start to cooperative global leadership and a stride toward a harmonised future, fortified by India’s people-centric, inclusive approach under Modi’s stewardship.