Narendra Modi in Hangzhou for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the backdrop of G20 Summit at Hangzhou, China had bilateral meeting with world leaders and addressed the summit.

He also took part in the BRICS leaders meet. PM's first engagement in Hangzhou was a meeting with the host President of China Xi Jinping.

First engagement in Hangzhou is a meeting with the host. PM @narendramodi meets President Xi Jinping pic.twitter.com/Bkj4CGywz6

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PM then arrived at the Convention Centre for the G20 Summit in Hangzhou. There he stood with world leaders for a photo. Opening ceremony of G20 then got underway with remarks by President Xi Jinping.

A grouping for global leadership! The G20 takes a family photo. pic.twitter.com/VqsFnywpHe

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PM Modi then spoke at G20 Summit. He began his address by saying, "We meet at a time when the global situation faces complex political and economic challenges".

Some important points that were raised by PM in his address are:

"A frank, even a difficult conversation will not be enough. What G20 needs is an action oriented agenda of collective, coordinated and targeted action."

Reform to Transform!
PM lays out an agenda for structural reforms revive global growth. pic.twitter.com/0TzKC0b2Ro

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"Aim to improve fin system, boost domestic production, enhance infra investment and create pool of human capital."

"Our challenges are common, so are opportunities. Connected machines, digital revolution and new technology laying foundation for next generation global growth."

PM: To benefit all, G20 would need to act decisively. This will also require strong network of partnerships pic.twitter.com/cfq7BIGC78

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 4, 2016

PM Modi ended his address by acknowledging President Barack Obama as strong advocate of building global partnerships and constant voice of collective action.

PM also met Mohammad bin Salman, Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia following first session at G20.

Another bilateral follows first session at G20. PM meets Mohammad bin Salman, Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/YCfbfgvvX3

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 4, 2016