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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

One Earth.
One Family.
One Future.

Decoded: The historic 2023 New Delhi Summit that redefined Global Governance and placed the Global South at the center of the world stage.

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Key Achievement Unlocked

Diplomatic Masterstrokes

How India navigated a polarized world to deliver consensus and concrete outcomes.

African Union Accepted

A historic moment where the 55-nation African bloc became a permanent member, making G20 truly representative of the Global South.

Green Development

Launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance to accelerate sustainable energy transition and reduce carbon dependency.

Digital Public Infra

India's UPI and Aadhaar stack showcased as a global model (DPI) for financial inclusion in developing nations.

Reform of MDBs

Push for bigger, better, and more effective Multilateral Development Banks to fund climate action and poverty reduction.

New Delhi Declaration

Achieving 100% consensus on 83 paragraphs, including the contentious Ukraine paragraph, without a single footnote.

IMEC Corridor

Launch of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor as a strategic counter-balance to BRI, enhancing connectivity.

100%
Consensus
112
Outcome Documents
60+
Cities Hosted
200+
Meetings Held
The Voice of Global South

Championing the
Developing World

India used its presidency to shift the G20's focus from conflict to development. By hosting the "Voice of Global South Summit" prior to the G20 leaders' meet, India gathered inputs from 125 developing nations to shape the agenda.

"We have made the G20 the 'People's G20', and the voice of the Global South has reached the global center stage."

Inclusion of African Union

A monumental step correcting a historical wrong. 55 countries of Africa now have a seat at the table, just like the EU.

The Road to New Delhi

Dec 2022

Presidency begins

India takes over from Indonesia with the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

Jan 2023

Voice of Global South Summit

Virtual summit with 125 nations to consult on their priorities.

Sep 2023

New Delhi Leaders' Summit

Adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration with 100% consensus.

Nov 2023

Virtual Summit

PM Modi hosts virtual review meeting to track progress before handing over to Brazil.