G20 expands but summit opens minus Xi, Putin

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 10, 2023 12:20 am

THE African Union (AU) joined the Group of 20 (G20) leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent broader representation in the often-divided bloc as host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to portray his country as a voice for the Global South.

'With everyone's approval, I request the African Union head to take his seat as a permanent G20 member,' Modi said in his opening address, banging a ceremonial gavel.

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