Next week, the G20 Leaders’ Summit, steered by the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take place. This summit stands as a bond of diplomatic synergy, inviting leaders from all G20 member nations, the Chair of the African Union, representatives from nine Guest countries, and Heads of 11 International Organizations.
Brazil’s President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, slated to assume the G-20 presidency, has affirmed his attendance for the virtual summit scheduled for Nov 22, 2023, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, signaling a commitment to advancing the agenda for the global south and the developing world.
The symbolic passing of the G-20 “gavel” from Mr. Modi to President Lula on September 10 denotes a shift in leadership responsibilities, with India’s G-20 presidency concluding this month.
Agenda of the Virtual Summit
The Virtual Summit is poised to build upon the outcomes and action points of the New Delhi Summit, offering a comprehensive review of developments since then. The New Delhi G20 Summit marked a milestone with the unanimous adoption of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. Additionally, insights from the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit on November 17, 2023, will infuse valuable perspectives into the ongoing discussions.
A central theme of the Virtual G20 Summit is the advocacy for the effective implementation of various G20 decisions across national and international platforms. As India retains the G20 Presidency until November 30, 2023, the subsequent G20 Troika during the Brazilian G20 Presidency in 2024 will feature India, Brazil, and South Africa, highlighting a continuum of shared responsibilities.
Prime Minister Modi, during the closing session of the New Delhi G20 Summit, had foretold that India would host a virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit, marking the culmination of India’s G20 Presidency. This event stands as the finale under India’s stewardship of the G-20.
Brazil – G20 Presidency
As Brazil prepares to take the helm of the G20 presidency on December 1, the nation asserts a commitment to addressing profound global challenges, particularly focusing on combating inequality and poverty as key drivers of disaster risk. Recent engagements between Brazilian officials and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction underscore Brazil’s emphasis on tackling inequality in all its forms.
Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for DRR and Head of UNDRR, lauds Brazil’s commitment and assures steadfast support as the lead knowledge partner of the G20 Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction.
In the evolving global dynamics, the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit stands as a testament to collective responsibility, setting the stage for a seamless transition from India to Brazil and emphasizing the continuity of collaborative efforts on the international stage.