High offices in the country have typically stuck to titles such as President of India, Prime Minister of India and Chief Justice of India while communicating in English.
By declaring that this G20 is about development and growth, India is seeking to ensure that it is all about the protection of the global south, but also presents a platform to confront Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed the prospects of the deal's renewal on the sidelines of the G20 meeting.
The Russian war in Ukraine overshadows the G20 meeting, as host India aims to discuss topics like food and energy security as well.