Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30am on 09 Sep 2023,Saturday G20 2023
The African Union formally became a new G20 member on Saturday at host India's invitation. Earlier, PM Modi held bilateral talks with Bangladesh, signing 3 MoUs including on digital payments. US President Biden met Modi after arriving in Delhi. India's G20 Sherpa said the Leaders' Declaration is ready and will be presented for consensus. He said it would include developing nations' voices. The two-day summit at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam venue will conclude with leaders adopting a declaration. On Day 1, the AU's inclusion of diversified voices at the summit table. With the stage set, India facilitates global cooperation and unity. [Video: Moment when the African Union formally joined the G20]