New Delhi, Nov 8 (FN Bureau) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the logo, theme and website of India’s G-20 Presidency and said that India’s effort will be that India’s G-20 mantra is One Earth, One Family, One Future. He gave examples of One Sun, One World, One Grid which has been India’s clarion call for a revolution in the world of renewable energy, and the global health campaign of One Earth, One Health. “The G-20 mantra is – One Earth, One Family, One Future… There should not be any ‘first world’ or ‘third world’, but only ‘one world’… It is these thoughts and values ??of India that pave the way for the welfare of the world,” the Prime Minister said. India will assume G-20 Presidency from 1st December, 2022 till November 30, 2023.
The G-20 Presidency offers a unique opportunity to India to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. Calling this a momentous occasion, the Prime Minister said the Presidency of G-20 during the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a matter of pride for every Indian. He expressed happiness over the growing interest and activities about the G-20 and related events. “The world is going through the after effects of the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic. The symbol of the G20 logo is the representation of hope. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the Lotus still blooms. The 7 petals on the Lotus represent the 7 continents of the globe and also the 7 notes of music. G20 will bring the world together in harmony,” the Prime Minister said. Remarking that the G-20 logo is not just any logo, the Prime Minister said that it is a message, a feeling that runs in India’s veins. “It is a resolve that has been omnipresent in our thoughts through ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” he said.
He further added that the thought of universal brotherhood is being reflected via the G-20 logo. The lotus in the logo symbolises India’s ancient heritage, faith and thought. The Philosophy of Adwait, the Prime Minister said, emphasises the oneness of all creatures and this philosophy will be a medium of resolution of today’s conflicts. “This logo and theme represent many key messages from India. Message of Buddha for freedom from war, Mahatma Gandhi’s solutions in the face of violence, through G-20, India is giving them a new height,” he said. The Prime Minister said that this summit is not merely a diplomatic meeting. India takes it as a new responsibility and as the world’s trust in it. G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. During the course of its G20 Presidency, India will be holding about 200 meetings in 32 different sectors in multiple locations across India. The G20 Summit to be held next year, would be one of the highest profile international gatherings to be hosted by India.