The Prime Minister is now on his way to Los Cabos in Mexico to attend the crucial G-20 summit. Dr. Manmohan Singh Left Frankfurt on Sunday after an overnight stay. The two day summit beginning tomorrow is likely to devote substantial time to deliberate on an action plan to revive growth, amidst a meltdown witnessed in several countries.

In his Departure statement, Dr Singh expressed the hope that European leaders will take resolute action to resolve the financial problems facing the region. Dr Singh said, continuing problems in Europe would dampen global markets and adversely impact India’s economic growth. Pitching for development to be core of the deliberations in the G-20 summit, the Prime Minister stressed the need to focus on investment in infrastructure as a means of stimulating global growth.

On the sidelines of G-20 Summit, Dr Singh will have bilateral talks with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He will also be meeting French President Francois Hollande, Prime Minister of Britain David Cameron Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.

On the second leg of his visit, Dr Manmohan Singh be attending the RIO+20 Summit in Brazil. The Rio+20 Conference is likely to debate complex and contentious issues such as green economy and Sustainable Development Goals.