32Photo1Video© hindustantimes.comPM Modi welcomes African Union as G20 permanent member with a big hug
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"India put a proposal to give permanent membership of G20 to the African Union. I believe that with we have everyone's agreement on this," Modi said in his opening address to the summit.
"With everyone's approval, I request the African Union head to take his seat as a permanent G20 member," he added, banging a ceremonial gavel.
Diplomats of G20 member states had said the African Union’s inclusion is not expected to lead to a change in the name of the grouping.
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