The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended a warm welcome to the leaders arriving for the G20 Summit to be held in New Delhi on the 9th and 10th of September 2023. 

Welcoming the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Shri Modi wrote on X:

“Welcome to India, my friend PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. Looking forward to our meeting later today.”

Welcoming the Managing Director of International Monetary Fund, the Prime Minister wrote on X:

“Fully agree, Kristalina Georgieva. May we all work together and mitigate the pressing challenges of our time and ensure a better future for our youth. I also appreciate the affection you have shown for our culture when you arrived in Delhi.”

Welcoming the President of the European Union Commission, the Prime Minister wrote on X:

“Glad to see you in Delhi for the G20 Summit, Ursula von der Leyen. Grateful for the EU Commission's support and commitment. Collectively, we shall address the pressing challenges we face. Looking forward to fruitful deliberations and collaborative actions.”

Welcoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Shri Modi wrote on X:

“Welcome Rishi Sunak! Looking forward to a fruitful Summit where we can work together for a better planet.”

Welcoming the Spanish delegation, the Prime Minister wrote on X addressing the President of Spain:

“Praying for your good health and speedy recovery Pedro Sanchez. We shall miss your insightful views during the upcoming G20 Summit. At the same time, a warm welcome to the Spanish delegation which has come to India.”

Welcoming the President of Indonesia, the Prime Minister wrote on X:

"Welcome President Joko Widodo. After the Summits in Jakarta, it’s wonderful to be seeing you in Delhi for the G20 Summit."

Welcoming the President of Brazil, the Prime Minister wrote on X:

"Happy to welcome President Lula to India. I had met him recently in Johannesburg and I am happy to be getting the opportunity to meet him again at the G20 Summit. His views on various subjects will be eagerly awaited."

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