PM Modi welcoming Asian Growth Financial institution chief on the G20 summit venue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday obtained G20 leaders on the summit venue Bharat Mandapam in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. The welcome handshake showcased the Konark Wheel from Odisha, one of many many cultural symbols put in by the federal government throughout the nationwide capital in view of the summit. The primary session titled ‘One Earth’ will start round 10.30am right this moment. It’s in keeping with the theme of this 12 months’s summit – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – below India’s presidency.
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PM Modi explains Konark Wheel’s significance to US President Biden
PM Modi with US President Joe Biden With the Konark Wheel within the backdrop.
After greeting the US President, PM Modi defined to him the importance of the Konark Wheel, which has been engraved within the partitions of the Solar temple in Odisha. The temple is designed as a chariot consisting of 24 such wheels.
PM Modi was seen telling President Biden concerning the spokes of the wheel and the attention-grabbing hostory behind the Konark Wheel.
All about Konark Wheel:
The Konark Wheel was constructed throughout thirteenth century below the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I. The wheel of 24 spokes can also be tailored into India’s nationwide flag and embodies India’s historical knowledge, superior civilisation and agricultural excellence.
The rotating motion of the Konark Wheel symbolises time in addition to progress and steady change.
It serves as an emblem of the wheel of democracy that displays the resilience of democratic beliefs, and dedication to progress in society.
World Well being Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Managing Director of IMF (Worldwide Financial Fund), Kristalina Georgieva, United Nations Secretary-Normal Antonio Guterres and World Financial institution president Ajay Banga have been among the many first few leaders to reach on the Bharat Mandapam venue.
Day 1 schedule of the G20 summit
PM Modi might be internet hosting a “working lunch” for the G20 leaders today at Bharat Mandapam, and President Draupadi Murmu a gala dinner for them.
The theme of this 12 months’s summit is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or ‘One Earth, One Household, One Future’. It’s drawn from the traditional Sanskrit textual content of the Maha Upanishad.
PM Modi reached Bharat Mandapam this morning to host the two-day assembly of the highest world leaders. He was accompanied by Exterior Affairs minister S Jaishankar and Nationwide Safety Advisor Ajit Dpval, amongst others.
