President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected the Egyptian archaeological models, among the historical and cultural exhibits of the countries participating in the G20 summit in New Delhi,- press photoCAIRO- 10 September 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected the Egyptian archaeological models, among the historical and cultural exhibits of the countries participating in the G20 summit in New Delhi, on Saturday, said Presidential spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy in a brief statement. President Sisi travelled to India on Saturday to participate in the 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20) in New Delhi, India. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi called for a comprehensive approach to formulate future arrangements and reinforcing the role of international institutions in an effective response to crises and challenges. President Sisi expressed hope for this summit to produce a strong message, commensurate with the magnitude of the responsibility the world leaders bear to achieve the aspirations of our people, congratulating India on the successful landing on the moon. The president also expressed Egypt’s welcome of the African Union’s well-deserved admission to the G20 group’s membership.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the G20 summit on Saturday in New Delhi by inviting the African Union, represented by its president, Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros, to join the group’s leaders as a permanent member. The African Union, which comprises 55 member states, will have the same status as the European Union, which was the only regional bloc with full membership in the G20. The draft declaration stated, “We welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20, and we believe that including the African Union in the group will contribute significantly to confronting the global challenges of our time,” according to Reuters. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were absent from the opening of the two-day summit. During his speech, Al-Sisi welcomed the African Union joining the group.

G20 leaders and finance ministers gathered in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September 2023 to discuss global economic development. The summit will focus on three main issues: debt, economic development, and climate change. On debt, the G20 will review the situation in developing countries. Because the Federal Reserve and other major central banks increased interest rates, developing countries are paying more on their debts. “The G20 has a critical role in moving forward more effective and efficient debt relief processes.”The group will review the debt situation in developing countries.

Egypt on Saturday condemned the recent terrorist attack in the northeastern region of Mali, expressing its solidarity with the government and people of Mali. At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed Thursday during a dual terrorist attack in the country’s north. The attacks, which were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), targeted the passengers of the boat “Tombouctou” and a military camp of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) in the Gao region. JNIM is one of several Islamist militant groups operating in northern Mali and neighbouring countries. Since 2012, Mali has been plagued by insurgencies, jihadist incursions, and inter-community violence that have left thousands of people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.

Egypt on Saturday joined the G20 summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, held over two days. During the summit, Egypt will call for effective support towards developing countries to achieve sustainable development goals in the face of challenges regarding the economy, food and energy. Fahmy noted the importance of Egypt’s participation in the summit, as well as the close relations between Egypt and India. President Sisi will focus on various issues of concern facing developing countries and African countries in particular, Fahmy added, and will call for strengthening international efforts to facilitate the equal integration of developing countries into the global economy. International media reports state that the summit’s agenda will discuss issues such as the continuing debt problems facing a number of developing countries.

During the inaugural session of the two-day G20 Summit, the African Union (AU) received an official invitation to join the Group of 20 Largest Economies (G20) as a permanent member, in an effort to make the group more representative. Amidst applause from other G20 representatives, Azali Assoumani, president of the Union of the Comoros and current AU chairperson, then assumed his seat representing the 55-member-state continental body for the session. Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation in the fields of finance and economy. The AU, whose previous designation was “Invited International Organisation” of the group, now has the same status as the EU. China is the first country that explicitly express its support for the AU’s membership in the group.

“President Sisi will foon the importance of promoting the international efforts to facilitate the fair inclusion of the developing countries in the world economy,” said the statement. It added that the president would also emphasize the necessity of providing support for developing countries to achieve sustainable development objectives in the face of the negative repercussions of world economic, food and energy crises. It noted that he would also call on the developed countries to honor their commitments to tackling climate change and empowering the developing countries to further explore renewable energy sources. The Egyptian president's attendance at the G20 summit comes in response to the invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Egypt for participation as a guest country in G20 meetings.

The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. Police officials deployed across the Indian capital have laid barricades on the roads and were seen checking the vehicles, besides enforcing restrictions on the designated routes. The stringent traffic restrictions have been put in place to ensure a smooth G20 summit on Saturday and Sunday. Reports said over 100,000 police and security personnel are expected to patrol the streets of the Indian capital, and security agencies have fighter jets, advanced AI-based cameras, drones, jamming devices and sniffer dogs at their disposal.

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The Egyptian presidency spokesperson said Al-Sisi's visit to India will also include holding some bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 summit. It was formed by the Group of Seven (G7) and other significant economic players to address global economic issues. He has set an ambitiagenda for the summit, including:Promoting global economic growth: The summit will discuss ways to boost global economic growth, which has been slowing in recent years. The stakes are high, and the world will be watching to see what the G20 leaders can achieve. The G20 leaders will need to discuss ways to mitigate the impact of the war on the global economy.

The 18th Group of 20 (G20) Summit is going to take place on Saturday and Sunday in New Delhi, India. Here is a brief introduction to the group and its summits. Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues. Instead, G20 countries take turns to assume the presidency and host the summit. G20 summitsAltogether, a total of 17 G20 summits have been held since 2008.

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi will discuss issues of great concern to developing countries, particularly African countries, at the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, on Saturday and Sunday, according to an Egyptian presidency statement on Friday. “President Sisi will focus on the importance of promoting the international efforts to facilitate the fair inclusion of the developing countries in the world economy,” said the statement. It added that the president would also emphasize the necessity of providing support for developing countries to achieve sustainable development objectives in the face of the negative repercussions of world economic, food and energy crises. It noted that he would also call on the developed countries to honor their commitments to tackling climate change and empowering the developing countries to further explore renewable energy sources. The Egyptian president’s attendance at the G20 summit comes in response to the invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Egypt for participation as a guest country in G20 meetings.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited India on Friday to participate in the G20 summit to be held in New Delhi, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency Ahmed Fahmy announced. Sisi’s participation in the G20 summit comes in response to the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose country holds the current presidency of the group, the spokesperson added. During the summit, Sisi will focus on various issues of concern for developing countries and Africa in particular, Fahmy said, with particular focus on strengthening international efforts to better integrate developing countries into the global manner. This aims to provide mutual opportunities and advantages for developing nations, attracting investments and achieving economic growth, Fahmy explained. The spokesperson added that Sisi’s visit to India will also see him hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 summit, in order to consult with international leaders and officials on various issues of common interest.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Ethiopia has not shown any sign of accepting the solutions offered to the Nile dam crisis. He spoke on Wednesday at the opening session of the Arab League, where he highlighted the importance of Arab support for Egypt and Sudan’s water interests. He referred to the statement issued by the leaders of Egypt and Ethiopia on July 13, which agreed to restart the Nile dam negotiations to urgently conclude an agreement on the rules for filling and operating the dam within four months. He said that the Arab League reaffirms its adherence to the Arab Peace Initiative. Shoukry said that the Arab League Council continues to deal with the Palestinian issue and confirms the Arab position.

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), a leading company in real estate and tourism development, has announced a strategic partnership with Colin’s, a leading company in ready-to-wear clothing. The partnership aims to open three new branches of Colin’s brand in the Open Air Mall and All Seasons Park in Madinaty, as well as the San Stefano Mall in Alexandria. Commenting on the agreement, the CEO of Colin’s stated, “We are pleased to partner with Talaat Moustafa Group, the largest real estate developer in Egypt, to open new branches at the group’s commercial centres in Madinaty and San Stefano. All Seasons Park is one of the latest integrated commercial centres and shopping destinations developed by the Talaat Moustafa Group. Talaat Moustafa Group’s Madinaty is strategically located near the First, Third, and Fifth Settlements, providing services to nearly 3.5 million residents in those areas.