Foreign journalists are set to partake in a familiarisation visit to India, slated for August 12-23, 2023….reports Asian Lite News
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is organising a familiarisation visit to India for foreign journalists ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for September 2023 in New Delhi.
Foreign journalists hailing from G20 nations are set to partake in this familiarisation visit to India, slated for August 12-23, 2023.
The MEA envisions that this visit will provide journalists from G20 nations and permanent invitees with a direct and comprehensive grasp of India’s G20 focal points and advancements spanning diverse domains. This prelude is tailored to enrich their understanding before the pivotal G20 Leaders’ Summit in Delhi in September 2023.
Expressing enthusiasm, Vasudev Ravi, Deputy Secretary of Press Relations at the Ministry, conveyed, “It gives us great pleasure to have you (the journalists) with us as guests of the Government of India for a familiarisation visit,” as highlighted in a statement quoted by ANTARA on Monday.
The immersive itinerary of the familiarisation visit encompasses interactions with senior officials from various Indian governmental bodies including the MEA. Moreover, it encompasses on-site visits to locations of economic, scientific, educational, research, defense, and historical significance, alongside renowned tourist attractions.
The overarching objective of this program is to enhance journalists’ insight into modern-day India. Ravi emphasized, “During your stay in India, our endeavor is not only to immerse you in India’s culturally diverse and vibrant tapestry but also to acquaint you with the significant strides and initiatives shaping our nation in the 21st century,” as articulated in the statement.
India took over the G20 Presidency from Indonesia in December 2022. This year-long leadership will culminate in the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit scheduled for September 9-10, 2023, in New Delhi.
Throughout its Presidency, India anticipates hosting over 200 G20 gatherings across the country, delving into themes outlined within the three distinct workstreams: the Sherpa Track, the Finance Track, and the Engagement Groups.
The G20 coalition consists of 19 individual countries—Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States—alongside the European Union.
This collective represents approximately 85 percent of the world’s GDP, over 75 percent of global trade, and roughly two-thirds of the global population.
As a premier platform for international economic collaboration, the G20 significantly influences global frameworks and governance across major economic fronts.
During India’s presidency, the G20 troika is composed of Indonesia, India, and Brazil.