In a congratulatory video, Wong said today is a very important day and conveyed his country's warmest congratulations to India. "Next year will continue to be a very challenging year and we are looking forward to India's leadership in driving the G20 process. Big congratulations again to In
India will formally assume the G20 presidency starting today, thereby beginning a unique opportunity for the country to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. India also assumes the monthly rotating Presidency of the UNSC from today.
Pierre said, "We look forward to supporting India's G 20. presidency next year and on a range of issues including addressing current food and energy security challenges while continuing our efforts to build a resilient global economy."
The expert said that India and Australia will come closer with opening of agriculture and food, as well as important strategic areas like critical minerals.
India assumes the monthly rotating Presidency of the UNSC from tomorrow. This is the second time India is getting the Presidency after holding the top spot in August last year, during which the government focused on maritime security, UN peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.
G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 of the worldwide trade, and about two-thirds of the world population, according to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) release.
According to the government orders, "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service to 'Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, (IFS:1988), as Foreign Secretary beyond the date of his superannuation ie. 31.12.2022 up to 30.04.2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier,
India is planning to showcase Nagaland's Hornbill Festival after it assumes the Group of 20 (G-20) presidency for a year from December 1, 2022, till November 30, 2023.
G-20's India Coordinator, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the developing countries that have felt adverse impacts of the pandemic and the consequence of the Ukraine conflict look to India's presidency for the solution.