India's G20 Sherpa Piyush Goyal said the countries have agreed that WHO would be strengthened to fast-track the process for emergency use authorisation for Covid vaccines.
PM Modi met world leaders during his three-day visit to Rome for the G20 Summit. He will now attend the COP26 Summit in Glasgow and also meet UK PM Boris Johnson.
The G20 reaffirmed past commitments by rich nations to mobilize $100 billion annually to help poorer countries. However, it failed to set a target for phasing out domestic coal use.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave permission to Indian authorities to use the airspace for PM Modi's special flight, which will also be used during his return journey.
The meeting between the Minister of External Affairs and US Secretary of State took place amid growing international concern over China's aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sitharaman participated in the meet for discussion on long-term challenges in pandemic prevention, preparedness & response and strengthening global health financing governance.
In his departure statement Thursday, Modi said he will also meet with leaders of partner countries on the sidelines of the G20 Summit to review India’s bilateral relations with them.
In his departure statement, Modi said he will visit Rome and the Vatican City between 29 and 31 October, following which he will be in Glasgow, UK on 1 and 2 November.
Aim is to ensure not just disengagement of troops, but overall de-escalation. Govt in favour of solving tensions through talks as it wants peace with all neighbours including China.
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