Iran Press/ Asia: The Group of 20 comprises the world's richest and most powerful countries.
The move would give the African Union, a continental body of 55 member states, the same status as the European Union - the only regional bloc with a full membership currently - up from its current designation of "invited international organization".
Two Indian sources told Reuters that membership for AU was expected to be formalised only next year, when Brazil takes over the presidency of G20 from India.
There were no objections against the move from any of the members, one of the Indian sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity citing government rules.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to the leaders of the G20 nations in June proposing that the AU be given full, permanent membership of the bloc at the upcoming summit in the Indian capital.
The G20 currently comprises 19 countries and the European Union. The members represent around 85% of global GDP, more than 75% of global trade and about two-thirds of the world population.
Countries including Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Canada have already voiced support for African Union membership.
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