1. “I arrived here just a few hours ago after travelling over 15,000 kilometers in more than 24 hours. And because of your love and enthusiasm, I did not feel at all that I am outside India,” the prime minister said in Hindi. Praising the organisers of the “Yoga for Peace” event, he said it’s hard to think of a better name. “Yoga keeps both your body and mind healthy. It strengthens your body and keeps your mind at peace,” PM Modi ji said. 2. The prime minister said if the mind is at peace, there would be peace in family, society, country and the world as well. “Yoga is India’s gift to the world for health, wellness and peace. It connects us with wellness and happiness. “Yoga is bridging the vast distance between India and Argentina. It is connecting the two countries and their people,” Prime Minister Modi said. 3. “It’s a matter of pride and happiness for us that Argentina is hosting the G20 summit. Issues such as global economy, sustainable development, climate change, and fugitive economic offenders will be discussed during the summit. These are in the interest of the entire world, and not just India and Argentina,” he said. 4. He will also highlight the risks posed by oil price volatility and raise the issue of combating terror financing and money laundering. 5. "It reflects the respect in which the prime minister and his initiatives are held globally to take the lead on issues of global importance," the sources said.
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1. “I arrived here just a few hours ago after travelling over 15,000 kilometers in more than 24 hours. And because of your love and enthusiasm, I did not feel at all that I am outside India,” the prime minister said in Hindi. Praising the organisers of the “Yoga for Peace” event, he said it’s hard to think of a better name. “Yoga keeps both your body and mind healthy. It strengthens your body and keeps your mind at peace,” PM Modi ji said.
2. The prime minister said if the mind is at peace, there would be peace in family, society, country and the world as well. “Yoga is India’s gift to the world for health, wellness and peace. It connects us with wellness and happiness. “Yoga is bridging the vast distance between India and Argentina. It is connecting the two countries and their people,” Prime Minister Modi said.
3. “It’s a matter of pride and happiness for us that Argentina is hosting the G20 summit. Issues such as global economy, sustainable development, climate change, and fugitive economic offenders will be discussed during the summit. These are in the interest of the entire world, and not just India and Argentina,” he said.
4. He will also highlight the risks posed by oil price volatility and raise the issue of combating terror financing and money laundering.
5. "It reflects the respect in which the prime minister and his initiatives are held globally to take the lead on issues of global importance," the sources said.
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1. PM Modi arrives in Argentina for attending G20 summit, says 'looking forward to wide range of interactions' : Thu, Nov 29 2018 : India TV News Desk, New Delhi
2. Modi to meet Abe and Trump for first time ever in trilateral meet : Thu, Nov 29 2018 : livemint
4. G20 Summit: Yoga bridging the vast distance between India, Argentina, says PM Narendra Modi : Financial Express : November 30, 2018 : PTI
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1. PM Modi arrives in Argentina for attending G20 summit, says 'looking forward to wide range of interactions' : Thu, Nov 29 2018 : India TV News Desk, New Delhi
During the G 20 summit in Argentina, PM Modi will discuss ways to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade with other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires to attend the 13th G-20 summit. During the G 20 summit in Argentina, PM Modi will discuss ways to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade with other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump. PM Modi, US President Donald Trump and Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe will hold a trilateral meeting amidst China flexing its muscles in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. The trilateral, which would be an expansion of the bilateral meeting between Trump and Abe, is part of the series of meetings the US president would have on the sidelines of the G-20 summit on November 30 and December 1.
Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the event, the Ministry of External Affairs had said on the eve of his departure.
He will be in Buenos Aires from November 29 to December 1.
Modi will also meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Argentinian President Mauricio Macri, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, along with the prime ministers of Spain, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the president of the European Union and the European Council.
A bilateral meeting between Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron is also being worked out.
“As in the past, I look forward to the opportunity to meet leaders on the sidelines of the summit to exchange views on bilateral matters of mutual interest,” Modi had said in his departure statement.
The prime minister will also speak on his flagship programmes like the Jan Dhan Yojana, the Mudra scheme, Ayushman Bharat, and soil health card at the G-20 Summit.
Modi will make a pitch to countries who are not within the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn to join the International Solar Alliance.
He will also highlight the risks posed by oil price volatility and raise the issue of combating terror financing and money laundering.
Modi said that through the 10 years of its existence, the G-20 has strived to promote stable and sustainable global growth.
“This objective is of particular significance for developing countries and emerging economies such as India, which is today the fastest growing large economy in the world,” he said.
Modi said India’s contribution to global economic growth and prosperity underlined its commitment to ‘Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development’, which is the theme of the summit.
“I look forward to meeting leaders from other G-20 countries to review the work of G-20 in the last 10 years of its existence and chart the ways and means to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade,” he said.
The prime minister said the participants would deliberate on the situation of the global economy and trade, international financial and tax systems, the future of work, women empowerment, infrastructure and sustainable development.
Emerging economies, which played a major role in revitalising the growth in the global economy pursuant to the financial crisis are today facing unprecedented economic and technological challenges, Modi said.
“I will highlight the need for reformed multilateralism which reflects the contemporary realities and can effectively strengthen collective action for global good,” he said.
The prime minister stressed on the need to strengthen international cooperation and enhance coordinated action against fugitive economic offenders and financing of terrorism.
(With PTI inputs)
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2. to meet Abe and Trump for first time ever in trilateral meet : Thu, Nov 29 2018 : livemint
Modi will also meet the presidents of China and Russia as well in a meeting of the Russia-India-China grouping.
New Delhi: The first ever meeting of the heads of government of Japan, the US and India will take place on Friday with a rare interaction between prime minister Shinzo Abe, President Donald Trump and Prime minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Argentina.
Modi will also meet the presidents of China and Russia — Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin — as well in a meeting of the Russia-India-China grouping, people familiar with the matter said late Thursday.
This is will be the first summit of RIC leaders after a gap of 12 years, one of the people cited above said. Usually, RIC meetings have been held at the level of foreign ministers.
Confirmation of Modi’s meetings with the leaders of US and Japan on one hand the presidents of Russia and China on the other comes amidst reports that Trump had cancelled his meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit citing Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian vessels earlier this week — seen as a sign of aggressive Russian behavior towards it neighbour.
“Based on the fact that the ships and sailors have not been returned to Ukraine from Russia, I have decided it would be best for all parties concerned to cancel my previously scheduled meeting...” Trump said in a Twitter post ahead of his departure for Buenos Aires.
According to the first person cited above, familiar with the developments on the Indian side, “The meetings come at a time of great flux in the world.”
India was the only country common in both groupings was “indicative of India’s growing diplomatic and economic profile in the world,” the person said.
India was being viewed as an engine of global growth, seen as a factor of stability in the region besides recognised as a leader on issues like climate change, the person said.
Earlier on Thursday, Modi arrived in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires for the two day G 20 Summit.
On Thursday, Modi will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres.
“ In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a valuable partner,” the second person cited above said.
“The relationship has expanded beyond the Indian community to issues related to the economy, energy and security. All issues of bilateral and regional interest will be discussed,” including oil price volatility would be discussed, the second person said.
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3. PM Narendra Modi arrives in Argentina's Buenos Aires for G-20 summit : November 30, 2018 : PTI : Business Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires to attend the G-20 summit where he will discuss ways to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade with other world leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires to attend the G-20 summit where he will discuss ways to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade with other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
On the sidelines of the two-day 13th G-20 summit, Modi, Trump and Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe will hold a trilateral meeting amidst China flexing its muscles in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
The trilateral, which would be an expansion of the bilateral meeting between Trump and Abe, is part of the series of meetings the US president would have on the sidelines of the G-20 summit on November 30 and December 1.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi would be held towards the end of the Trump-Abe talks.
"Looking forward to a wide range of interactions at the G-20 Summit, aimed at furthering sustainable development," Prime Minister Modi tweeted soon after he landed here.
"Thousands of kilometres apart, yet bound together by the spirit of oneness! Extremely grateful to the Indian community for the memorable welcome in Argentina," he said in another tweet as enthusiastic members of the Indian diaspora welcomed the prime minister at his hotel here.
Later on Thursday, Modi will have two important bilateral meetings with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
"In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a valuable partner. The relationship has expanded beyond the Indian community to issues related to the economy, energy and security. All issues of bilateral and regional interest will be discussed," PMO sources said.
"The UN Secretary General has reached out to the PM for the second time in two months," the sources said.
They said the meeting signifies the importance that both leaders attach to the issue of climate change. This outreach comes just a week before the COP24 meeting in Katowice, Poland.
"It reflects the respect in which the prime minister and his initiatives are held globally to take the lead on issues of global importance," the sources said.
Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the event, the Ministry of External Affairs had said on the eve of his departure.
He will be in Buenos Aires from November 29 to December 1.
Modi will also meet Argentinian President Mauricio Macri, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, along with the prime ministers of Spain, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the president of the European Union and the European Council.
A bilateral meeting between Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron is also being worked out.
"As in the past, I look forward to the opportunity to meet leaders on the sidelines of the summit to exchange views on bilateral matters of mutual interest," Modi had said in his departure statement.
The prime minister will also speak on his flagship programmes like the Jan Dhan Yojana, the Mudra scheme, Ayushman Bharat, and soil health card at the G-20 Summit.
Modi will make a pitch to countries who are not within the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn to join the International Solar Alliance.
He will also highlight the risks posed by oil price volatility and raise the issue of combating terror financing and money laundering.
Among the issues to be discussed will be the strengthening of the WTO. The meeting is being held amid the ongoing trade war between the US and China.
Modi said that through the ten years of its existence, the G-20 has strived to promote stable and sustainable global growth.
"This objective is of particular significance for developing countries and emerging economies such as India, which is today the fastest growing large economy in the world," he said.
Modi said India's contribution to global economic growth and prosperity underlined its commitment to 'Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development', which is the theme of the summit.
"I look forward to meeting leaders from other G-20 countries to review the work of G-20 in the last ten years of its existence and chart the ways and means to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade," he said.
The prime minister said the participants would deliberate on the situation of the global economy and trade, international financial and tax systems, the future of work, women empowerment, infrastructure and sustainable development.
Emerging economies, which played a major role in revitalising the growth in the global economy pursuant to the financial crisis are today facing unprecedented economic and technological challenges, Modi said.
"I will highlight the need for reformed multilateralism which reflects the contemporary realities and can effectively strengthen collective action for global good," he said.
The prime minister stressed on the need to strengthen international cooperation and enhance coordinated action against fugitive economic offenders and financing of terrorism.
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Buenos Aires (Twitter/MEAIndia)
4. G20 Summit: Yoga bridging the vast distance between India, Argentina, says PM Narendra Modi : Financial Express : November 30, 2018 : PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said yoga is bridging the vast distance between Argentina and India, and connecting their people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said yoga is bridging the vast distance between Argentina and India, and connecting their people. Addressing participants at a yoga event, he said the practice is India’s gift to the world for health and peace.
“I arrived here just a few hours ago after travelling over 15,000 kilometers in more than 24 hours. And because of your love and enthusiasm, I did not feel at all that I am outside India,” the prime minister said in Hindi. Praising the organisers of the “Yoga for Peace” event, he said it’s hard to think of a better name. “Yoga keeps both your body and mind healthy. It strengthens your body and keeps your mind at peace,” he said.
The prime minister said if the mind is at peace, there would be peace in family, society, country and the world as well. “Yoga is India’s gift to the world for health, wellness and peace. It connects us with wellness and happiness. “Yoga is bridging the vast distance between India and Argentina. It is connecting the two countries and their people,” Prime Minister Modi said.
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While Argentina has a keen interest in India’s art, music and dance, there are lakhs of fans of Argentine soccer players in our country. Maradona’s name has become part of our daily conversations and sayings, Prime Minister Modi said. He also congratulated the Argentina hockey team for winning their first match of the Hockey World Cup being held in Odisha.
“It’s a matter of pride and happiness for us that Argentina is hosting the G20 summit. Issues such as global economy, sustainable development, climate change, and fugitive economic offenders will be discussed during the summit. These are in the interest of the entire world, and not just India and Argentina,” he said.
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