India is all set to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi; showcasing India's rich Culture & Diversity!
by EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | August 31, 2023 | News
G20 Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India is all set to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. This summit will see the biggest participation in the history of the grouping with arrangements in place for the mega event. India will showcase its rich culture and diversity during its presidency.
The G20 comprises of 19 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, US, UK and the European Union.
India has invited Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain and UAE as guest countries for the mega event. The leaders will be given a rich glimpse into India's vast and diverse culinary traditions as also its rich legacy in arts and crafts.
Muktesh K Pardeshi, Special Secretary, G20 Operations told that they have formed a large number of teams who will look after the entire range of operations, including the arrival of leaders at the airport, their bilateral meetings, hospitality and food.
He further added, "The planning is at the final stage. We are giving final shape to the programme and different arrangements including traffic management, the hospitality arrangement, who would be doing what. We have created a large number of teams, small but effective teams and these teams are looking after the entire range of operations, including from arrival at the airport to looking after delegations' requirements, their bilateral meetings, what kind of hospitality, food, etc will be provided. So the G20 Secretariat is here to provide end-to-end organizational support to all visiting delegations.”
The G20 members represent around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "This will be the biggest participation ever in the history of the G20 Summit. During its presidency, India has made G20 a more inclusive forum. The African Union also joined the G20 on India’s invitation and the voice of the people of Africa reached this important platform of the world.”
The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials, and civil societies. A G20 leaders’ declaration will be adopted at the conclusion of the New Delhi Summit, stating leaders’ commitment towards the priorities discussed and agreed upon during the respective ministerial and working group meetings.
The 18th G20 Summit will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials, and civil societies.