The G20 has been a long-standing topic of discussion, particularly in the global south, and with India taking on the presidency for the first time since the forum's establishment in 1999, it has garnered even more attention. From December 2022 to November 2023, India's presidency offers a significant opportunity for the country to influence global economic and financial policies and engage in constructive dialogue with other nations on matters of shared interest. 

But is it going this way so far? Has it fared well?

Why is it that despite several meetings held, we have not been able to deliver a joint communique? Be it the G-20 Labour Ministers held in Indore that ended on July 21, or the G-20 Energy Transition Ministerial in Goa, or the foreign ministerial meeting. 

In this episode, our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan focus on why all meetings have failed to deliver a joint communique, why it is crucial, what role do Russia and China play here, and what are the chances of having a joint communique now.  They also identify the specific shortcomings and loopholes that may have been overlooked and assess the efficiency of the G20's actions under India's presidency.

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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi