India initiates its yearlong
presidency at G20
Summit
, Prime Minister Narendra Modi represented India
G20 was
established back in 1999
to help Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
Group of 20 Forum comprises
19 countries and the European Union
These members represent
85%
of the Global GDP and
75%
of the Glo
bal Trade
India’s theme for the Presidency is “
One Earth, One Family, One Future
"
1
00 monuments
including UNESCO World Heritage sites to be lit up for 7
days to praise recognition
More than
200 meetings
will be held in India across
55 ocations
Modi said India’s Presidency will be “
ambitious
” and “
action-oriented
”
Modi appreciated the thoughtful ideas of
Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi
at the G20 Leaders Summit
India will be hosting the G-20 leaders` summit on
September 9 and 10 in 2023
under its presi
dency