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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the Delhi joint declaration has "very strong language" about the war in Ukraine, which he called "illegal". He also said that Russia was "completely isolated" at the summit.
“What you’ll see in the communique is strong language, highlighting the impact of the war on food prices and food security," Sunak said.
The declaration calls on Russia "to re-enter the Black Sea grain initiative" to allow exports of Ukrainian grains which will "help feed millions of the most vulnerable people", he added.
The communique also recognises the principles of the UN Charter respecting territorial integrity, he said and described it as a "good and strong outcome".
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In July, Russia suspended a deal that allowed exports of Ukrainian grains to international markets.
The move sparked a price rise in many countries. The Delhi declaration calls for the deal's "full, timely and effective implementation to ensure the immediate and unimpeded deliveries of grain, foodstuffs, and fertilizers/inputs from the Russian Federation and Ukraine".
However, it's clear that there has been no agreement yet within the G20 framework to revive the deal.
But there is still one more day to go with both Turkey - which brokered the deal along with the UN - and Russia present at the summit.
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The section on the Ukraine war in the joint declaration responds to the concerns of today, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said.
He was responding to a question from the BBC's Samira Hussain who asked if the language used in Delhi about Ukraine had been watered down when compared to last year's Bali declaration in order to get Russia to sign on.
"I would only say Bali was Bali and New Delhi is New Delhi," the minister responded. "Bali was a year ago, the situation was different. Many things have happened since then."
Jaishankar said the geopolitical segment of the declaration had eight paragraphs of which seven focused on the Ukraine issue.
"Many of them highlight problems which are of great contemporary significance, including concerns over unimpeded deliveries of grain, foodstuff and fertilizers and the issues of attacks on the infrastructure," the minister said.
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Vikas Pandey
Reporting from G20
A close reading of the Delhi declaration reveals that the language on the war in Ukraine is not as strong in its condemnation of Russia as it was in the Bali declaration last year.
In Bali, the members reiterated their national positions of "deploring in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine". But it noted that there were other views and different assessments of the situation and sanctions.
The Delhi declaration does not directly criticise Russia for the war. But it does talk about "the human suffering and negative added impacts of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security". It also notes that "there were different views and assessments of the situation".
This year's declaration also calls on states to "refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition", which could be seen as directed at Russia.
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We're still bringing you analysis of the declaration, but first, a look at what key Indian ministers are saying at their press conference.
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that "far-reaching" and consequential decisions have been agreed on at the summit today. He added that the joint declaration focused on promoting "strong, balanced and inclusive growth".
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who spoke after him, said that India was determined to ensure that no one was left behind "in our pursuit of global solutions" and that those from the Global South were an integral part of the decision-making process.
"The Indian presidency has crafted solutions that resonate with each member, offering a shared path forward for all," she added.
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Vikas Pandey
Reporting from Delhi
Staying with the Ukraine lines in the joint declaration...
The agreement urges all nations to follow the UN Charter and "refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition against the territorial integrity and sovereignty or political independence of any state".
The lines again are open to interpretation as they do not mention any country.
But a line further adds that "the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible". Experts say this can be seen as an indirect reference to Russia.
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US President Joe Biden, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter, Saima Wazed, share a light moment as they pose for a selfie at the G20 summit.
Even world leaders can't resist a good selfie, we guess!
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Posted at 11:0411:04
Vikas Pandey
Reporting from G20
The text of the joint declaration has been released. We will break it down for you.
Let's get into the most contentious part first. The paragraph on the war in Ukraine has clues on how the consensus was reached.
"We note with deep concern the immense human suffering and the adverse impact of wars and conflicts around the world," says the first line.
It doesn't blame Russia for the war. Instead, it notes the human suffering caused by the war. Now that's language that both Moscow and the West can not only agree on but also interpret in a way that suits their respective stands.
Stay with us as we bring you the key takeaways from the declaration.
Posted at 10:4710:47
Vikas Pandey
Reporting from G20
Almost every journalist at the G20 media centre, including me, didn't think a joint declaration was possible, at least not until tomorrow.
But the sudden announcement has taken us all by surprise.
Former diplomats and experts I spoke to are saying that India's hand was forced after many Western news agencies started reporting that a consensus had been reached.
A former Indian diplomat said the "leaks" most likely came from Western nations.
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This is the moment that Indian PM Narendra Modi announced that a consensus on the G20 joint declaration had been arrived at.
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Vikas Pandey
Reporting from G20
We are slowly getting more details on the G20 declaration.
Amitabh Kant, India's chief negotiator, said the declaration had 100% consensus on development and geo-political issues. He called the news "historic and pathbreaking".
We are yet to see the declaration but it's telling that Kant has mentioned 100% consensus on geo-political issues.
This could mean that Russia and the West finally agreed to the language used in the declaration to describe the war.
But what compromises have been made and who gave up what is yet to be seen.
For now, it's a triumphant occasion for India's G20 presidency.
Posted at 10:2510:25
Vikas Pandey
Reporting from G20
The war in Ukraine was expected to derail the possibility of a joint declaration - at least this was the sense until yesterday.
But Indian diplomats repeatedly said that negotiations were on to strike a compromise.
A strong indication of this came in an earlier draft of the declaration accessed by the BBC - it showed the paragraph on Ukraine was left blank.
The sticking point, like last year's G20 summit in Bali, was how the war in Ukraine was described in the declaration. The Bali statement was released after it noted Russia and China's objections.
India, however, was trying to work out a statement that all members agreed on.
The statement is yet to be released, so we are not sure what language has been used.
Stay tuned as we bring you more on this developing story.
Posted at 10:0910:09
Vikas Pandey
Reporting from G20
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the G20 has reached a consensus on the joint declaration.
He didn't give any details or release the statement.
There were doubts if a joint declaration would be possible due to the differences within the group over the war in Ukraine.
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The absence of the Russian and Chinese presidents could make it a lot more difficult for the G20 leaders to reach a consensus, says Michael Kugelman, an analyst at the Wilson Center think-tank.
"That's because Russia and China would have the political capital and the diplomatic space to make concessions. But the stand-ins [sent on behalf of the leaders] would not have the ability or authority to make concessions or a compromise," he adds.
"So you're going to get very little from the Russian and the Chinese side, which could make things difficult for Delhi."
Watch the full interview:
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In the run-up to the summit, Delhi underwent a beautification drive - which didn’t just mean creating colourful murals and cleaning roads, but also demolishing homes in some areas. How do the city’s residents see these measures?
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Samira Hussain
Reporting from Delhi
Across from the newly-built G20 convention centre is a large area full of broken bricks, bits of concrete, and abandoned shoes and backpacks. It looks like debris, but a few months ago, people lived here. The government demolished their houses, saying the buildings were illegal.
But one woman I spoke to - Maya - said this wasn’t what she was told when her home was demolished. “They pulled down our homes and made us homeless. They said they wanted to clean up the area for the G20. They told us to move from here.”
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Temporary cloth walls have been erected in front of many slums to hide them from view Image caption: Temporary cloth walls have been erected in front of many slums to hide them from view Maya lives in an impoverished community made up of small concrete homes alongside open sewage drains. While so much money has been spent to clean up Delhi, places like this have not received any attention.
Niaz, though, doesn’t mind. “I feel it’s alright to spend all this money as these things are happening for the first time in India in 75 years of its independence. To achieve something, we have to lose something. To make a name, you will have to take a risk," he says.
Posted at 9:259:25
Archana Shukla
India business correspondent
The summit could potentially be a pivotal moment for global financial issues.
India in its G20 presidency could be inching closer to a universal global framework for regulating cryptocurrency assets, with some progress among member countries.
But issues such as revamping institutions like the IMF and World Bank, and promoting financial inclusion through digital infrastructure still need a common consensus.
Businesses are closely watching trade talks at the summit as India aims to be a global supplier, drumming up support for investment and partnerships.
Experts say President Xi’s absence at the G20 summit might bode well for India, which is emerging as one of the fastest growing major economies as China slows down.
But even then, India may have to temper expectations on bilateral trade pacts, with Canada halting talks and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying these deals “always take time”.
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In the last few minutes, French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived at Bharat Mandapam to join the other world leaders for the G20 summit. He is set to hold bilateral meetings with leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his stay in Delhi.
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Jacky Martens
South Asia Bureau Chief, BBC News
South Africa is no longer the sole G20 representative of a continent of roughly 1.4 billion people.
The acceptance of the African Union as a permanent member means that the voices representing the continent become far more diverse.
Nigeria, Africa’s strongest economy, immediately welcomed the move, saying that "as a continent, we look forward to further advancing our aspirations on the global stage using the G20 platform".
The continent will hope that having a permanent seat at the table will strengthen its demands when it comes to reforming the global financial system. From the World Bank to the IMF, African countries have long felt that they get a raw deal when it comes to borrowing and debt repayments.
And as a new ‘cold war’ for influence once again engulfs the continent, India will see this as a win for its claim to be the voice of the Global South.
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As the first day of the summit gets underway, security is tight across Delhi.
Streets are empty as schools and offices are shut and barricades have been put up on several key roads.
Restrictions are especially severe in central Delhi - where the summit venue is located - with numerous check points and hundreds of security personnel deployed to keep an eye on the goings-on.