India is all set to host its biggest-ever international gathering of high-profile leaders from different countries. The country assumed the presidency of the prestigious G20 Summit on December 1, 2022. The Ministry of External Affairs announced officially that India will host the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, 2023. The country has assumed the presidency for one year from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.
India assumes the Presidency of #G20 today.
On this occasion, I extend my best wishes to #TeamIndia for a successful Presidency under the theme Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
In the time-honoured tradition of Atithi Devo Bhava, I welcome all the delegates to India. #G20India @g20org pic.twitter.com/5lP28c8eo3
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 1, 2022
On November 8 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the theme, logo and website for the G20 Summit 2023. Keeping in sync with PM Modi’s foreign policy, India’s G20 Presidency theme is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which translates as “One Earth-One Family-One Future“.
The G-20 events will begin in New Delhi on March 1, 2023, in which a meeting of the G-20 foreign minister will take place. Along with these, India will also host over 200 meetings focusing on global economic growth and prosperity.
Who All Are Participating?
Prominent leaders from various countries such as Australia, Argentina, China, Indonesia, Italy, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Japan and many others will participate in the Summit. Along with the member countries, some other notable leaders from the countries like Bangladesh, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria and many more are united to participate in the event.
Apart from the leaders of different countries, the other invitees include eminent world bodies such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations (UN), and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The Agenda For G20 Summit 2023
Addressing the various global issues, the agenda of India for the G20 Summit 2023 will be climate change, terrorism and pandemic. PM Modi in his recent speeches emphasised the importance of global unity and also mentioned that the global community needs to work together to eliminate these issues.
India will also bring the attention of the world to other significant issues such as food security, inflation, cyber security threats, fiscal tightening and upcoming recession. The G20 Summit will also witness various sessions of the T-20 Summit, Think Tank Summit, Y-20 Youth Summit and W-20 Women Summit to bring the world’s focus on different issues around the world.
G20 Summit: A Golden Opportunity For India
Experts believe that it is indeed a golden geopolitical opportunity for India to showcase its leadership powers to the world. It is also the chance for the country to demonstrate its tech-savvy and reliable economic role that will change the whole perspective of the world towards India. India has never hosted any G20 Summit before so it will be huge for the country. Through the G20 Summit, India not only will get the chance to establish itself as a global leader but also to revamp the entire New Delhi and its infrastructure.
Since the Summit is happening in the capital city, it will be necessary for Delhi to emerge as a clean and beautiful city. The Central and State Government has been working together to revamp the look of New Delhi. The authorities have undertaken several initiatives such as improving the road stretch of Indira Gandhi International Airport to Central Delhi.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Extends Support
Padma Bhushan Awardee, Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google and Alphabet) met PM Narendra Modi and appreciated the technological development of India under the leadership of PM Modi. Sundar Pichai also mentioned in his tweets, “Look forward to continuing our strong partnership and supporting India’s G20 presidency to advance an open, connected internet that works for all.”
Thank you for a great meeting today PM @narendramodi. Inspiring to see the rapid pace of technological change under your leadership. Look forward to continuing our strong partnership and supporting India’s G20 presidency to advance an open, connected internet that works for all. pic.twitter.com/eEOHvGwbqO
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 19, 2022
Sundar Pichai also met the Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Droupadi Murmu described Sundar as a “Symbol of Indian talent and wisdom”.
