Amitabh Kant's Book on India's G20 Success Receives Praise from PM Modi
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant for his book on India's first G20 Summit. The book highlights India's dedication and teamwork in successfully hosting the event, showcasing its diplomatic achievements and future aspirations.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi praised Amitabh Kant's book on G20.
- The book details India's G20 Presidency.
- Highlights India's diplomatic success.
- Focuses on human-centric development.
- Includes a foreword by Dr S Jaishankar.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the efforts of G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant for authoring a book regarding the nation's hosting of the inaugural G20 Summit under its Presidency, describing it as a commendable initiative from the former CEO of the Niti Aayog.
Amitabh Kant visited PM Modi at his official residence this afternoon and presented him with a copy of the book while expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him as G20 Sherpa.
Posting pictures on the social media platform X, Kant commented, “It was due to PM Modi’s unwavering faith in the G20 India team that we could be daring and navigate through the seemingly unfeasible negotiations.”
Kant referred to the G20 event as one of the most transformative phases in India’s diplomatic journey, attributing its success to PM Modi’s forward-thinking vision, global prominence, and inclusive leadership approach.
In acknowledging the former Niti Aayog CEO, PM Modi remarked, “Your initiative to document India’s G20 Presidency and the Summit in 2023 is commendable, offering a clear perspective on our commitment to advancing human-centric development in the quest for a better planet.”
Notably, Amitabh Kant’s book 'How India scaled Mt. G20' encapsulates the country’s resolve and cooperative spirit in transforming the G20 Presidency into an extraordinary achievement. The event witnessed numerous heads of state from prominent and developed nations gathering in Delhi for the G20 Summit, establishing India on the global diplomatic stage.
The G20 Summit, held in September 2023 in New Delhi, was among the largest international assemblies of the decade. A significant accomplishment of the event was reaching a consensus on the joint declaration.
During India’s G20 Presidency, the inclusion of the African Union marked another groundbreaking advancement. A unanimous agreement was also achieved regarding sustainable developmental objectives, emphasizing women-led growth and enhancing Digital Public Infrastructure.
The book features an intriguing foreword by External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar.
