India's G20 presidency: 'The dawn of a new multilateralism'
Assuming the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022, India hosted the G20 summit in New Delhi with 43 delegations focusing on global solutions based on 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'- one world a family. (Image credit: PTI)
Unprecedented unity: G20 Summit's New Delhi Declaration adopted with 100% consensus
The most significant achievement of the G20 summit was the New Delhi declaration. All 83 paragraphs of the declaration were agreed upon unanimously with a 100 percent consensus, with China and Russia in agreement. For the first time, there was no footnote or Chair's Summary in the declaration. (Image credit: ANI)
Indo-Asean synergy soared: PM Modi's 12-point vision to elevate multilateral ties
The 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations(Asean)-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) held in Jakarta, Indonesia, witnessed India's efforts to strengthen its relationship with the Asean members. PM Modi presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening India – Asean cooperation covering digital transformation, connectivity, trade and economic engagement and deepening strategic engagement. (Image credit: AP)
New horizons on Indo-US ties: A step towards defence, trade and space cooperation
PM Modi's maiden state visit to the US in June this year was marked by a myriad agreements including- joint production of fighter jet engines in India. Further, India and the US are collaborating to send an Indian astronaut to International Space Station in 2024. (Image credit: PTI)
Symbolizing friendship: PM Modi honored at Bastille Day Parade
Attending the Bastille Day parade commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution, PM Modi referred to President Macron as his "friend", underscoring the strengthening ties between France and India. The event highlighted the 25th anniversary of India – France strategic partnership. (Image credit: AP)
PM Modi questions UN effectiveness, urges action on developing world's concerns
Addressing a G7 session in Japan's Hiroshim this year, PM Modi called into question the effectiveness of the UN and its Security Council. He said these global bodies would be reduced to acting merely like a "talk shop" if they didn't address problems faced by the developing world and were unable to resolve conflicts. (Image credit: PTI)
Diplomatic twists at SCO summit; rare Indo-Pak encounter in Goa
India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation virtually. The meeting witnessed Iran joining the group and Belarus's membership procedure being advanced. Further, the SCO foreign ministers' meeting in Goa saw a rare visit by Pakistan's foreign minister to India, despite the fact that ties remain strained. (Image: Video grab)
India takes a stand, reiterates support for a two-state solution
The year witnessed the world being divided on one of the worst humanitarian crisis- the Israel-Hamas war. India expressed its support for a two-state solution, voting in favour of a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that condemned Israeli settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territory. (Image credit: AP)
'Operation Kaveri': India's heroic rescue mission in turmoil-hit Sudan"
India launched "Operation Kaveri" — a mega mission to rescue thousands of citizens stranded in the violence-hit Sudan. The first batch of 278 Indian nationals were evacuated via INS Sumedha. (Image credit: AP)
India's billion-dollar lifeline: Extensive support for Sri Lanka amid economic crisis
In Sri Lanka's economic crisis, India played a crucial role, providing assistance worth a staggering $4 billion. India further assured Sri Lanka that it will continue to work very closely with the island nation on debt restructuring discussions and extend support for the economic recovery. (Image credit: AP)
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