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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to India from Sept. 7-10 for the G20 summit, where he will discuss a range of global challenges including the conflict in Ukraine with other leaders, the White House announced on Tuesday.
President Biden will also commend Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership of the G20 summit, the White House said in a statement.
The G20 summit of world leaders is scheduled for September 9-10 in New Delhi. The summit is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in India. India takes over the G20 presidency from Indonesia on December 1, 2022.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. President Biden and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to address global issues, including transitioning to clean energy and addressing climate change, as well as mitigating the economic and social impact of the conflict in Ukraine.
The official said there was also discussion of enhancing the capacity of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to better fight poverty, including addressing global challenges.
Jean-Pierre added that during his visit to New Delhi, President Biden will also praise Prime Minister Modi's leadership at the G20 summit and reaffirm America's commitment to the G20 as the premier forum for economic cooperation, including hosting the G20 summit in 2026
White House national security adviser Jack Sullivan said Biden's talks with leaders during the summit will focus on climate change, Russia's war in Ukraine and other global challenges.
G20, the Group of 20, is an intergovernmental forum for major developed and developing countries in the world.
Member countries account for approximately 85% of global GDP, more than 75% of world trade, and approximately two-thirds of the world's population.
The group includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.