Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: Representatives of business federations from G7 countries – Japan, Italy, Canada, France, the US, the UK, Germany, and the European Union – have lent their support to India’s G20 presidency theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
The executives endorsed the theme at the B7 Tokyo Summit held on April 19-20, ahead of the G7 Summit meeting in Japan scheduled later this month.
In a declaration following two days of brainstorming sessions, the B7 stated that achieving sustainable growth compatible with protecting the global environment and distributing its benefits in a fair and equitable manner was essential to achieving the theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’
Creativity important
The executives emphasised the importance of creating a problemsolving society equipped with digital technology and the creativity and imagination of diverse people. The endorsement of India’s G20 presidency theme by the G7 business executives highlights the need for global cooperation to achieve sustainable growth that balances economic prosperity with environmental protection.
The B7’s recognition of India’s theme is a positive step towards creating a world where all life is valued, and its interconnectedness is appreciated.
Inspired by Vedas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled the ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ theme for India’s G20 Presidency last year. The theme draws inspiration from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad, which emphasises the inter-connectedness of all life, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms, on Earth and in the wider universe.
India holds the G20 presidency for one year, from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, and will host the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10 this year.
