Govt reviews preparations for G20 summit
leadership of P K Mishra, principal secretary to the prime minister. The meeting delved into various facets of the forthcoming G20 Summit, encompassing both substantive and logistical aspects. The 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the G20 will take place in September 2023 in the national capital.
"The meeting covered summit preparedness in substantive as well as logistical aspects. Progress and outcomes on both Sherpa and Finance track were reviewed," the prime minister's office (PMO) said. "Presentations were made in this regard by the Sherpa (G20), secretary (Department of Economic Affairs) and secretary (Information and Broadcasting).
Discussion was held on Indian presidency’s priorities including green development, accelerating sustainable development goals (SDGs), strong sustainable balanced and inclusive growth, digital public infrastructure, gender equality and reform of multilateral institutions," it added. The Sherpa (G20) informed that so far, a total of 185 meetings, including 13 at the ministerial level, have been concluded covering almost all states and union territories in the country. Besides the 12 outcome documents, 12 other deliverables with consensus have been adopted, it was added.
Secretary (DEA) informed that considerable progress has been made in the finance track including on crypto assets agenda, financial inclusion, mobilizing climate finance and enabling finance for SDGs. Secretary (I&B) briefed about the arrangements for media, like setting up of media center and media accreditation. So far, more than 3200 media personnel have registered for the Summit, including 1800 foreign and more than from 1200 domestic media.
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