G20 Summit in India Addresses Vital Issues: Green Development and Climate Finance
Insight into the Upcoming G20 Summit in India
1. Event Overview: Gathering of Global Minds
The G20 Summit is poised to kick off on September 9 in the capital city of India, New Delhi. The two-day summit will witness the participation of representatives from member and guest nations, converging to deliberate on a range of economic reforms and global issues.
2. Commemorative Closure: Leaders’ Declaration
Scheduled to conclude on September 10, the G20 Summit will culminate with the adoption of a comprehensive G20 Leaders’ Declaration. This declaration will encapsulate the key priorities and consensus points garnered through intensive discussions during the summit meetings.
3. Venue and Ancillary Visits
The prestigious event is slated to transpire at the ‘Bharat Mandappam’ located within the ITPO Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. In addition to the primary summit venue, foreign delegates will also tour prominent locations in the national capital, including Rajghat, IARI Pusa, and NGMA (Jaipur House).
4. Security Vigilance: Canine Assets and Preparation
To ensure stringent security measures during the G20 Summit in Delhi, a strategic deployment of 69 explosive detection dogs from the police K9 squad is in place. This vigilant team includes 13 skilled dogs sourced from the Indian Army’s RVC (Remount and Veterinary Corps) unit.
5. Urban Revival: Beautification Efforts Underway
As the summit approaches, New Delhi is undergoing a rapid urban revitalization process encompassing cleaning drives, sanitation initiatives, greening initiatives, and other infrastructural enhancements.
6. Global Leaders in Attendance
Dignitaries from across the globe are set to grace the event, including US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attendance is not confirmed.
7. India’s Priorities on the Agenda
India, during its G20 Presidency, will accord priority to several pressing issues, including Green Development and Climate Finance, Inclusive Growth, Progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Technological Advancements, Multilateral Institutions’ Evolution, and Women-led Development.
8. The Theme: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”
Rooted in the ancient Sanskrit text, Maha Upanishad, the G20 Summit’s theme resonates with “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future.” This profound theme epitomizes global unity and underscores the concept of LiFE (Lifestyle and Future Earth), emphasizing sustainable and responsible choices at both individual and national levels.
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