China objects to India’s use of Sanskrit in G20 theme, Jaishankar sends strong message

Beijing sullied India's G20 presidency by objecting to the topic of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," claiming that the phrase could not be used since it is Sanskrit, according to sources.

Video Desk| Updated By: September 1, 2023 4:50 PM IST
Days after Beijing played spoilsport during India’s G20 presidency as it objected to the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, Citing that the phrase cannot be used in the official text of the G20 as it is in Sanskrit, as per sources. Beijing argued that the Sanskrit language is not one of the six official languages recognised by the United Nations.

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