President Drupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed G20 delegates at a ceremonial dinner she hosted on September 9. Participants witnessed a statue of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University), an ancient monastic university, in the background of the greeting area.
In detail, the Mahavihara, located in the present-day state of Bihar, operated from the 5th century to the 12th century. The university’s tradition dates back to the times of Mahavira and Buddha and reflects ancient India’s progress in the cultivation of scholarship and dissemination of knowledge.
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Through the image of Nalanda Mahavihara, one side carries the G20 logo and the theme of India’s presidency of the group, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” or “One Earth.” A certain family. ‘One future’ – on the other hand, India has set a standard for other countries to follow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as President Murmu welcomed the heads of state and other leaders at the beautifully decorated Bharat Mandapam at the entrance, with Nalanda Mahavihara in the backdrop.
The Prime Minister was also seen explaining the importance of universities to some G20 leaders, including British Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Officials pointed out that Nalanda University embraces diversity, meritocracy, freedom of thought, collective governance, autonomy and knowledge sharing, all of which are consistent with core principles of democracy.
Nalanda is a living testament to India’s enduring spirit of pursuing progressive education and its commitment to building a harmonious global society in line with the theme of India’s G20 Presidency – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Earlier in the day, the G20 group adopted the Delhi Declaration, with agreement on all issues including the divisive Russia and Ukraine issues, a historic victory for the Indian Presidency.
The Delhi Declaration, released on the first day of the summit, includes areas such as strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, reforming multilateral development institutions and reinvigorating multilateralism. included and agreed by all participating countries. .
This declaration reiterates the G20 leaders’ positions and resolutions adopted by the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly regarding the Ukraine war, and states that all states must act in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. said to emphasize that as a whole.
The leaders also called for “an end to military destruction and other attacks on relevant infrastructure” in the context of underscoring the importance of maintaining food and energy security.
With input from agency.