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‘Youth to get extra-ordinary opportunities under G20 summit’

300 students from 14 schools of North India, and several foreign teachers are participating in the three-day conference where the students also presented some cultural programs…reports Asian Lite News

While inaugurating the La Montessori Model United Nations Conference at Kalehli during his Kullu tour, Anurag Thakur on Friday said that the G20 summit in the country will provide extra-ordinary opportunities to the youth.

300 students from 14 schools of North India, and several foreign teachers are participating in the three-day conference where the students also presented some cultural programs. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting also interacted with the students. In his address, Thakur praised the La Montessori school management for organizing such programs.

Addressing the event, Thakur said, “In the La Montessori Model United Nations Conference, students will discuss various topics and find solutions. India has got the opportunity to host G20. Under this, 12,300 participants are meeting in 41 cities for more than 100 meetings in 28 states and union territories across the country.

The Union Sports Minister added, “After the G20, the youth of the country will get extraordinary opportunities from the Y20 Summit. The various programs of the Y20 Summit will be organized in nine states. The programs of the Y20 Summit are being organized in 30 big cities and 10,000 participants will participate in it. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has prepared a platform for the youth of the country to move forward.”

Anurag Thakur on Friday reached Himahcal Pradesh’s Kullu for a one-day visit. He was welcomed by BJP office bearers, workers and administrative officials.

Earlier on Friday, Anurag Thakur highlighted the importance of the Himachal Pradesh border as a ‘strategic location’, and said that the government is working to ensure that road facilities to the borders of Ladakh are available 24 hours for 365 days.

Speaking to reporters, Thakur said, “The Himachal Pradesh borders are important from the strategic point of view. Considering that, the road infrastructure is being increased for the 365-day movement of the army along the borders of China. Due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the construction of the Atal Tunnel Rohtang has been completed in record time.”

He added, “The world’s highest tunnel is also being constructed at Shinkula Pass. With the construction of the Bhanupali-Bilaspur-Leh railway line, traffic facilities will be available for 365 days. Better road facility from Manali to Leh Delhi to Kanyakumari will be a boon for the country”. (ANI)

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India tries to find solutions to climate change in its G20 meetings

As India takes on the G20 presidency with climate change as a key agenda item, it has a valuable opportunity to advance global sustainability initiatives by fostering an international consensus on what qualifies as ‘green’…reports Asian Lite News

Climate change related issues and finding its probable solutions are at the heart of ongoing G20 meetings under India’s presidency. Recently global players met in Bengaluru to discuss “Mainstreaming Climate Action in Cities”.

Three of the six current U20 priority areas — accelerating climate finance, ensuring water security, and encouraging environmentally responsive behaviour – were extensively discussed at the meeting.

The conference was organised by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, together with the India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

The deliberations suggested that the city governments should consider climate impacts when making budgeting decisions while leveraging public-private partnerships, municipal green bonds, and other innovative financing mechanisms where available. Further, it was deliberated that climate action plans should address water security and resilience; institutional and regulatory reforms should be considered where needed to protect and revitalize vulnerable water resources, mainstream integrated urban water resource management, ensure equitable and safe access to water and reduce risk from water-related hazards like flooding, reported NewsonAir.

The key takeaways of this conference will contribute to the U20 communiqué of recommendations, which will be presented to G20 negotiators later this year.

India’s G20 priorities include a “Green Development Pact” with a roadmap of actions over the next decade to tackle climate change and international cooperation on data for development, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had said.

“We would commit to drive a consensus on a Green Development Pact of the G20 Leaders, which will be a blueprint of strong actions for the next decade powering green development all over the world,” he had said earlier.

The actions will include investments in sustainable lifestyles, leveraging green hydrogen for climate action, and accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he said as was reported by Hindustan Times.

As India takes on the G20 presidency with climate change as a key agenda item, it has a valuable opportunity to advance global sustainability initiatives by fostering an international consensus on what qualifies as ‘green’. This shared understanding would curb information asymmetry and prevent greenwashing while directing capital towards truly green financial activities, wrote Deccan Herald.

Additionally, it would provide a standardised approach for financial institutions, regulators, companies, investors, and policymakers to identify, develop, and finance green projects, thus facilitating India’s green finance efforts.

According to an ORF paper, there are a number of reasons why the G20 should be concerned about, and act on the issue of climate change-induced displacement:

1.       Economic Impacts: Climate change-induced displacement can have significant economic impacts on the G20 countries. For example, countries may face increased costs associated with managing the influx of refugees, including providing housing, healthcare, and social services. Additionally, large-scale and unmitigated displacement in any region of the world can have ripple effects across the global economy and cause economic instability and reduced economic growth.

2.       National Security: Displacement and migration can exacerbate existing social and political tensions and can potentially lead to conflict and instability.

3.       Historical Responsibility: The G20 comprises developed countries that have historically contributed the most to greenhouse gas emissions and therefore bear a greater responsibility for addressing climate change. Displacement is often the result of climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise or extreme weather events, that are largely caused by human activity. As such, the G20 countries should take a leadership role in relocating climate refugees and allowing them to rebuild their lives in their host countries. This is in tune with the idea of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities’ of countries in climate action.

4.       Capability: All together, the G20 countries have significant financial and technical resources that can be used to support vulnerable populations. Given the reasons outlined above, it is in the interest of the G20 countries to act on the issue of climate change-induced displacement and harness their capacities to build climate change adaptation systems.

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Y20 pre-summit kicks off in Ladakh

The pre-summit has been organized by the Ladakh administration, with around 100 youth delegates attending different programs….reports Asian Lite News

Ladakh, a region of magnificent natural beauty and cultural heritage, is currently buzzing with excitement as it hosts the Youth-20 pre-summit under the aegis of the G20.

Ahead of the main summit to be held in Leh from April 26 to 28, 20 delegates from various countries have already arrived in Ladakh’s largest city and were accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (KBR) Airport. The pre-summit has been organized by the Ladakh administration, with around 100 youth delegates attending different programs. These programs are being showcased with a focus on the involvement of local youth from different backgrounds, including sports, entrepreneurship, art, and medicine.

During the three-day summit, discussions and deliberations would be held on various important topics. The Y20 pre-summit in Ladakh would be a valuable opportunity for the global youth to reflect on priority areas in consultation with the G20 member states to come up with policy recommendations that would prove beneficial to the Ladakh region.

On the first day of the summit, the delegates will visit local places of importance including Hemis and Thiksey monasteries and Shanti Stupa. These visits are intended to help the delegates gain an appreciation of the rich culture and history of the region.

On the second day, LG Ladakh B D Mishra will address the delegates at the Sindhu Sanskriti Auditorium. Mishra is expected to speak on the importance of the youth in building a better future and how the summit is providing an excellent platform for the youth to interact with each other and learn from each other.

On the last day of the pre-summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will interact with the delegates and also participate in a youth dialogue. Speaking about the event, Thakur said, “This Youth-20 pre-summit is an excellent initiative, and I am thrilled to be a part of it. This summit is providing an opportunity for the youth to engage with each other and come up with ideas and policy recommendations that will help shape the future of the world.”

The Ladakh region is known for its strategic location, and the Youth-20 pre-summit is an opportunity to showcase its potential for economic growth, tourism, and development. The summit is also expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy, with delegates and visitors from around the world coming to explore the region and engage with the local people.

As per the administration officials, adequate security measures and other arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the program.

The success of the Youth-20 pre-summit in Ladakh would be a testament to the youth’s potential to drive change and shape the future, and it is an event that is being watched with great interest by people around the world. (ANI)

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G20 preparations in full swing as Srinagar

CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Athar Aamir Khan said that many of the works have been prioritized in Srinagar for the scheduled G20 meeting in Srinagar….reports Asian Lite News

The stage is being prepared for the first of its kind international event–G20 tourism working group meeting under India’s presidency in Srinagar, slated to be held on May 24-26, 2023 while the projects prioritized for the major event are in the finishing stage.

For the first time after the abrogation of the Articles 370 and 35-A, Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting an international event in which delegates from G20 member states, guest countries and several international organizations will participate. Srinagar’s south and eastern pockets are getting a new facelift ahead of the major international event while most of the works are in the final stage. The face-lifting of Srinagar is being done at the cost of Rs 44.44 lakh while the entire cost is borne by the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL).

CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Athar Aamir Khan said that many of the works have been prioritized in Srinagar for the scheduled G20 meeting in Srinagar.

“We have been successful in completing the projects at the shortest possible time as a maximum of the projects have either been completed or will be completed within a day or two,” he said.

He said that all the ongoing developmental projects being carried out in Srinagar will be completed well before the G20 meeting here.

On April 11, 2023, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri directed all Officers, Officials and contractors associated with these works to complete them within ten days.

Besides the face-lifting being done by the SSCL, the CEO, who is also Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner last month, said that in view of the ensuing G-20 event in Srinagar City, it is incumbent upon all of us including the citizens to present the best image of the city to the visiting dignitaries.

“It is an occasion for enhancing the reputation of the city as a famed tourist destination known for scenic beauty, traditional architecture and hospitality of the people,” he said in an appeal to the people and added that the citizens of the city are accordingly requested to contribute towards the success of the event by sprucing up their premises especially the main road starting from IG Road onwards.

“The walls may be painted in white and peach similar to the existing colour schemes. Besides, citizens are requested to undertake facade improvement of their properties wherever required, the citizens are advised to undertake. Making the city beautiful is a joint effort of the Government and the citizens and the citizens are requested to come forward to play their due part in this noble cause,” he said in the appeal.

Moreover, the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), situated on the banks of the world-famous Dal Lake has been chosen as the main venue for the three-day event.

The officials in the administration have mentioned that the venue is witnessing a makeover at present.

The special focus is on ensuring the upgradation of digital infrastructure and refurbishing of the interior and exterior well before the major international event. The work worth crores of rupees has already been started and is expected to be completed within a week or two, the officials said.

In the wake of the G20 event, a three-day Y20 meeting is being organized in Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh where over 100 delegates from more than 30 countries are participating.

A similar Y20 consultation event is being organized prior to the major event in Srinagar, which is slated to be held at the University of Kashmir from May 10.

Amid the elaborate arrangements and preparations, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the National Conference at the Convention Centre on ‘India@G20’, today, which was organized by IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DICCI) to deliberate upon priorities, prospects and way forward for creating an inclusive & sustainable society.

“The aspirations of humanity can be fulfilled only in the conditions of peace. And, I strongly believe, ‘Ahimsa’, deeply rooted in our great civilization, is making the world realize the futility of conflict and the utility of dialogue,” LG Manoj Sinha said.

During India’s G20 presidency, green, accelerated, inclusive and sustainable growth are top priorities and the world is looking at us with a hope to deal with the challenges of Covid, Climate Change and Conflict, observed the LG.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a new vision to the world that climate change cannot be fought from conference tables alone but it has to be fought from the dinner tables in every home. This will pave the way for sustainable and inclusive development,” Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said.

G20 represents 60 per cent of the world population and accounts for 85 per cent of global GDP and 75 per cent of global trade. I am confident that India’s G20 presidency will give new impetus to global relations and strengthen the spirit of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, he added. (ANI)

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Biden to visit India in Sept for G20 summit

The US official added that India’s leadership at G20 broadens its capacity to stand as a force of good in the world…reports Asian Lite News

US President Joe Biden is looking forward to traveling to India in September for the G20 Leaders Summit, the administration said on Saturday and also thanked India for its ‘tremendous’ work at hosting the G20 Foreign Ministerial meeting last month. The US administration affirmed that 2023 is going to be a “big year” for the India-US relationship.

“This is gonna be a big year. Of course, India is hosting the G-20. This year, the United States is hosting APEC. Japan is hosting the G7. We have lots of our QUAD members who are taking on leadership roles. And it provides opportunities for all of us to bring our countries closer together,” said Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu.

The US official added that India’s leadership at G20 broadens its capacity to stand as a force of good in the world.

“We are really thankful for the tremendous work India has done by hosting the G-20 Foreign Ministerial meeting last month, and we look forward to actively participating in the many future G-20 meetings coming up this year, including the New Delhi Leaders Summit in September,” Lu said.

“I know our President is looking forward to traveling to India in September. That will be his first trip to India as part of the G-20 Leaders Summit. We’re really excited about what’s to come in the next few months,” he said.

“We’re only a little over three months into this new year. And we’ve had a number of really exciting things that happened,” he said.

Previously, senior leaders from the US administration like Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited India and also attended India-US Forum in Delhi.

Given its position as the G20 president, India has been at the forefront of promoting a constructive agenda for the G20.

Donald Lu praised Union Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar for his engagement with the members of the QUAD forum during the public events at Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

“In March Dr. Jaishankar hosted his QUAD counterparts for a ministerial meeting and extraordinary public events at the Raisina Dialogue with all four foreign ministers together. It was the first such public discussion with QUAD foreign ministers and really drove home how our four countries are coming together to support the people of the Indo-Pacific,” he said.

“And then lastly, this month, the arrival of our new Ambassador Eric Garcetti. He has already received a really warm welcome from our Indian and American staff at the US Embassy. Once he presents his credentials, he is looking forward to meeting with the rest of India and I think India will find that he is young, he is enthusiastic, and he’s eager to bring our relations to new heights,” Lu said.

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‘Crypto Assets requires immediate attention from G20’

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Issues related to crypto have emerged as a major point of discussion among G20 countries…reports Asian Lite News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that ‘Crypto Assets’ is an issue that requires immediate attention from the G20 and “our response has to ensure that we do not lose any potential benefits while protecting our economies from harm”.

Sitharaman made the remarks during a brainstorming session on “Macrofinancial Implications of Crypto Assets” with G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington D.C. on Friday.

India currently holds the rotating annual presidency of G20 countries.

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Issues related to crypto have emerged as a major point of discussion among G20 countries and there is unanimity among member nations about the urgency to regulate this sector.

The brainstorming session was attended by global experts on this issue.

Sitharaman said the G20 acknowledges the work of the IMF and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in bringing out key elements of policy and regulatory framework.

She also said a synthesis paper, which would integrate macroeconomic and regulatory perspectives of crypto assets, is required.

Sitharaman also noted that there was consensus among G20 members to have a globally coordinated policy response on crypto assets that takes into consideration the full range of risks, including those specific to emerging markets and developing economies.

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India will take our issues to G20: Uganda

Ugandan High Commissioner Kikafunda expressed her views on India’s presidency of G20 and believes New Delhi can be the voice of Global South…writes Sahil Pandey

High Commissioner of Uganda to India Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda on Saturday termed the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to her country as beautiful and also said that India is going to be the voice of the Global South and it will bring her country’s issues to the G20.

Ugandan High Commissioner Kikafunda expressed her views on India’s presidency of G20 and believes New Delhi can be the voice of Global South.

“We believe that they (India) are going to be the voice of the South. India is already going to be a superpower. So we believe they (India) know our issues and they will bring them up and they are ahead of some big countries who have forgotten how it was. But we believe India will bring our voices, our issues or problems to the G20,” the Ugandan envoy elaborated.

Reflecting on Jaishankar’s visit, the Ugandan envoy told ANI, “The visit was beautiful. I actually accompanied him on that visit. Jaishankar had a beautiful visit. Our President doesn’t meet other ministers, he meets heads of state, but because of the relationship between Uganda and India, he met the visiting minister. India Opened the University of Forensic Sciences in Uganda for the first time ever outside India and the first one in Africa. So we are very proud and happy about it. It was a very good visit. The Minister of Foreign Affairs was very happy. And the minister left very happy and said that he loved Uganda and he will come back.”

Notably, EAM Jaishankar was on a visit to Uganda and Mozambique from April 10-15 to further strengthen India’s “strong bilateral relations” with the two countries.

She also spoke on the bilateral relationship between India and Uganda, “Our bilateral relationships are very good and strong, and they are focused on trade and investment,” Kikafunda added.

The envoy also mentioned that Uganda sees India as an elder brother and wants the relationship to continue along with development assistance.

“We don’t want just to trade, we want India to come and manufacture products in Uganda. We want the relationship to continue, also the development assistance, because we take India as our elder brother,” she added.

Kikafunda was participating in a women entrepreneurs conference hosted by Baroness Verma (Member of the House of Lords of the UK) on Saturday. (ANI)

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Peru hails India’s efforts to empower Global South in G20

Both sides reviewed their traditionally friendly relations and discussed ways to take forward cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade and investments…reports Asian Lite News

Peru on Saturday complimented India for giving voice to the South in the G20 and inviting President Dina Boluarte to participate in the Voice of Global South Summit, held earlier this year, according to a Ministry of External Affairs press release.

On Saturday, the 2nd India-Peru Joint Commission Meeting was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) and Ignacio Higueras, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, in New Delhi.

Both sides reviewed their traditionally friendly relations and discussed ways to take forward cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade and investments, health and pharma, traditional medicines, mines & minerals, energy & renewables, science & technology, agriculture, defence, space, capacity building, education, culture and people to people exchanges, added the release.

They also discussed regional and multilateral issues of current relevance and took note of cooperation between the two countries in multilateral forums and international organizations.

Both sides agreed to exchange visits and organize a series of trade, cultural, educational, and other bilateral events as part of the celebrations to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, read the release.

Notably, Peru has been in peril and gripped by protests and political intrigue since the ouster of its former president, Pedro Castillo on December 7.

Peru’s security forces imposed a 30-day state of emergency on December 14, banning demonstrations, curtailing freedom of movement and allowing police to search homes without a warrant.

Dina Boluarte, who served as Castillo’s vice-president, was sworn into office on Dec. 7, the same day Castillo was ousted.

She is the country’s first female president and was not a high-profile politician before gaining power.

She’s supported a plan to push up the 2024 elections for president and Congress initially scheduled for 2026. She’s also supported judicial investigations into whether security forces acted with excessive force.

Jaishankar’s African visit

India is making efforts to include concerns of the Global South in the G20 framework under its presidency, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Uganda’s Kampala.

Jaishankar, who visited Uganda and Mozambique last week, addressed members of the Parliamentary Forum on Indian Affairs in Uganda. “We (India) are doing it differently in the sense that no other chair of G-20 made an effort to consult all the countries of the Global South and ask it saying, look, you are not on the table. So what is your interest, what are the things you want? What are your concerns that we can put on the table on your behalf? We went through this very, very detailed, very exhaustive exercise in the month of January,” he said

The External Affairs Minister also stated that India would like to use its G-20 presidency to get the influential forum focused on its mandate of global growth and development issues.

“And of course, naturally, Uganda was participant as well. And today we would like to use the G-20 presidency really to get that forum to focus on what is its remedy, what was its mandate, which is global growth and global development issues, which are very important for you. Issues of green growth, issues of debt, issues of health, issues of SDG, developmental agenda, issues of digital delivery. I think all these are really the issues on which we would like the G-20 to focus,” Jaishankar said.

India assumed the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1 last year. The G20 Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 9-10 this year.

External Affairs Minister reiterated India’s full support to Uganda for a very successful chairship of the Non-Alignment Movement.

Uganda was endorsed to chair the Non-Aligned Movement on behalf of Africa for the period from 2022 to 2025.

The NAM chair position rotates every three years during summit conferences. The chair of the movement is assisted by both the former and incoming chairs. According to the movement, this structure represents its past, present and future. (ANI)

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Science-20 meet begins in Tripura

China among 12 nations are participating in the G-20 Science-20 meet in Tripura…reports Asian Lite News

With the participation of delegates from 12 G-20 members, including China, the US, UK, Australia, and Brazil, the two-day Science-20 conference, under India’s G20 presidency, began in Tripura capital on Monday.

The theme of the conference is ‘Clean Energy for Greener Future.’

Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government, Ajay Sood, in his introductory address, flagged that the world is faced with unprecedented issues including climate change and these require immediate action to save the future.

Noting that these issues cannot be postponed any further, he said that three sub-themes would be discussed in the two-day conference, with the one about the green hydrogen that has been catching the attention of countries the world over.

Ocean-based technologies can help mankind to harness the vast amount of energy through tidal currents and new generation energy storage tells that we need to think beyond lithium electro-chemistry, he stated.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that more than 150 delegates including delegates from 12 counties are participating in this science conclave titled ‘Clean Energy for a Greener future’ as part of the G20 meetings.

He said that the senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs, Science and Technology, and Finance, the NITI Aayog, representatives of the NGOs, and investors from across the country took part in the conference, held in the Hapania International Fair Ground on the outskirts of Agartala.

Talking to the media, Saha said that he held fruitful meeting with the investors to set up industries in Tripura. Use of bamboo, natural rubber, agar resources and setting up of tea, food processing, tourism, hospital, Information Technology, hotel, pharmaceutical industries among other issues were discussed with the investors and they also shown keen interests on these sectors, he said.

“While setting up industries, sustainability and employment generation would be the priority. Our government has also emphasised on renewable and solar energy.

“This is a big opportunity for the state to showcase its ability and resources before the delegates of many countries,” the Chief Minister said, adding that the G20 meet is being held in Tripura at the instance of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

State Special Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Abhishek Chandra said that delegates from Bangladesh also attended the event as invitees.

He said that there would be nine sessions on various topics during the conclave.

The G-20 delegates would also visit various important, historical and tourist places across Tripura.

Showcasing the state’s art, culture, heritage, handloom and handicrafts and business opportunities exhibitions were also organised by various departments.

Nagaland to host 3-day B20 conference of NE region from Tuesday

Nagaland all set for B20 Conferences in NE region

Nagaland’s capital Kohima will host B20 Conferences in the North East Region under India’s G20 Presidency from April 4-6.

The conferences will be organised in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry of External Affairs and North Eastern State governments for exploring partnerships among business communities. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the conferences would aid the development of critical sectors of the economy in the North East and would facilitate economic growth.

The B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum representing the global business community. It is among the most prominent engagement groups in G20, with companies and business organizations as participants.

The Northeast region of India has been of significant focus for B20 India initiatives, with four conferences planned across the region to showcase the vast potential and opportunities within the region. The first three conferences held in Imphal, Aizawl, and Gangtok have been successful in their objective of highlighting the untapped potential of the Northeast, said the Commerce and Industry Ministry statement.

Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in Agriculture and Food Processing, Tourism, and Information Technology will be the main theme of the forthcoming conference, which will take place in Kohima, Nagaland, from April 4-6, 2023.

On this theme, addresses and plenary sessions will be held at the conference, along with business to business (B2B) and business to government (B2G) meetings. The state administration will bring attention to the major developments and activities in these fields while highlighting investment opportunities.

After the delegates arrive on the initial day of the three-day conference, dinner and a cultural program will take place at the Capital Cultural Hall. The B20 conference will be held on day two, followed by B2B and B2G meetings.

The State government has also organised excursions and site visits. This includes a tour of the mini-Hornbill festival, an excursion to a WWII museum and a visit to a Heritage Village, Kisama Village.

The third day will bring the event to a close with a trip to the Kohima War Cemetery and the departure of the participants from Kohima. (ANI)

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Tripura all decked up to host G20 meet

Stalls belong to various districts of the state showcasing their products. The state has worn an enlightened attire, with paints and decorative….reports Asian Lite News

Agartala, the capital town of Tripura, is all set to host a two-day G20 meeting starting from April 3.

The meeting will delve into ‘Clean Energy for Greener Future.’ The state is making massive preparations for the event, and dozens of decorated stalls have been installed at the Hapania indoor exhibition hall.

Stalls belong to various districts of the state showcasing their products. The state has worn an enlightened attire, with paints and decorative.

Minister of Industries and Commerce, Santana Chakma, visited the exhibition hall to inspect the ongoing preparations and stated that Tripura is well prepared to welcome the international and national delegates.

Notably, this is the first time an international meeting of such stature is going to be held in Tripura.

Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha also spoke about the preparedness and glory of hosting a prestigious G20 meet.

The delegates will visit all the historical and attractive places of the state like Ujjayanta palace, and Nirmahal, among others.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the meeting would be a great source of encouragement and inspiration for the state of Tripura as the whole world will come to see the state.

“I held a review meeting with all the concerned ministries and office heads to take the stock of their preparedness towards the program yesterday and got to know that all are ready to host and are eagerly waiting for the summit to happen. It should be a great source of encouragement and inspiration for the state of Tripura as the whole world will come to see the state with its beautiful and attractive historical places,” CM added.

He further said that Tripura is well prepared to host the delegates from European and other countries of the world in the upcoming G20 summit which has been scheduled to be held on the 3rd and 4th.

“This is a great pleasure for the people of Tripura as for the first time such a huge kind of program of international standard is going to be held in the state,” CM added. (ANI)

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