Xi Jinping thinks the Asian value of saving face only applies to big powers like China – India need not bother. But he must know that two can play this game.
Georgieva will have bilateral discussions with the Chinese senior leadership, and will then travel to Jakarta and New Delhi to participate in ASEAN and G20 summits respectively.
The G20 Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi over two days — September 9-10 — at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan.
The Delhi Police's advisory, ahead of the G20 Summit, says that from 12am on 8 September to 11.59pm on 10 September, road travel to the airport would be affected.
The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine, something the Kremlin strongly denies. This means he risks arrest when travelling abroad.
Being held from 22 to 24 August, Indiaspora G20 Forum in New Delhi aims to create dialogue around diaspora & its contributions to Indian economy as well as foreign policy.
The venue will be International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre named ‘Bharat Mandapam’ at Pragati Maidan. Also, the staff is being trained to handle chemical & biological weapons.
MEA's Arindam Bagchi says Modi, Chinese President met at G20 summit last yr, spoke on need to stabilise bilateral ties. This was not mentioned by foreign secy in press briefing at the time.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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