PM at G20: Coordinated efforts by largest economies will lead to faster recovery from pandemic


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that coordinated efforts by the largest economies of the world will surely lead to faster recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the 15th edition of the G20 Summit, Modi said: "At the G20 Summit, I put forward a need to develop a new global index based on talent, technology, transparency and trusteeship towards the planet," he said in another tweet.

"Transparency in our processes helps in inspiring our societies to fight crisis collectively and with confidence. Spirit of trusteeship towards planet Earth will inspire us for a healthy and holistic lifestyle," Modi added.

Modi tweeted that he had a very fruitful discussion with the G20 leaders and thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting the summit virtually. Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were among the top world leaders who joined Modi through video conferencing to discuss the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

In another tweet, the Prime Minister said: "Multi-skilling and re-skilling to build a talent pool will enhance dignity and resilience of our workers. Value of new technologies should be measured by their benefit to humanity. #G20RiyadhSummit." Source: https://southasiamonitor.org
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World leaders wish Trump quick recovery from COVID-19


World leaders have wished US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump a speedy recovery after Trump made the announcement of getting infected with novel coronavirus on Friday.

In a telegram posted on the presidential website, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his sincere support to the presidential couple at this very serious moment.

“I am sure that your inherent vitality, cheerfulness and optimism will help you cope with a dangerous virus,” Putin said.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, “My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady. Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Wishing my friend @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a quick recovery and good health.”

“Wishing President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump speedy recovery from COVID-19,” Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a tweet.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: “Sending all my good wishes to Donald and Melania Trump.”

“I hope that they come through their corona infection well and are completely healthy again soon,” she added, her spokesperson Steffen Seibert wrote on Twitter.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg wrote on Twitter, “My best wishes to @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS. I hope they both have a speedy recovery from COVID-19.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also said: “My best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and speedy recovery.”

European Council President Charles Michel said, “COVID-19 is a battle we all continue to fight. Everyday. No matter where we live.”

Earlier on Friday Trump disclosed the matter of infection in a tweet, which reads: “Tonight, @FLOTUS (US first lady) and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER.”

The announcement came hours after Hope Hicks, one of Trump’s closest aides, tested positive Thursday for the virus.

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Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize


After US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, the Russian state news agency TASS reported Thursday.

According to TASS, a group of Russian public figures led by writer Sergey Komkov submitted the nomination, which was sent to Oslo on September 10. 

It is thought that Kremlin is behind on Putin's nomination. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin’s administration was not behind the nomination.

In a statement, he claimed that the Russian administration had nothing to do with the people who nominated President Putin for the Nobel Peace Prize, including Sergey Komkov.

Putin has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize at a time when he is blamed for the assassination attempt on Alexei Navalny, the country's opposition leader.

Putin is being criticized in various countries around the world, including Europe, over the incident. However, the Kremlin has categorically denied poisoning Navalny Source: https://www.daily-bangladesh.com
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