PM Modi hands over G20 Presidency gavel to Brazil's President on final day
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi called an end Sunday to the G20 Summit in New Delhi by passing on a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will take the bloc's presidency.
 PM Modi hands over G20 Presidency gavel to Brazil's President on final day |
He offered best wishes to Brazil for the presidency. Brazil officially will take over the mantle of the presidency of the elite grouping on December 1 this year.
In his speech, Brazilian President Lula points out Brazilian presidency of the G 20 has three priorities - First, social inclusion and fight against hunger. Second, energy transition and sustainable development in its three aspects...Third, the reform of global governance institutions.
All these priorities are part of the Brazilian presidency motto which says 'Building a fair world and a sustainable planet'.
PM Modi on Sunday proposed a virtual session of the G20 around the end of November to take stock of the suggestions and decisions made at the leaders' summit that concluded on Sunday.