“I am disappointed, but I am going to see him,” Biden told reporters in Rehoboth Beach, Del., when asked about Xi not attending the G20 summit, according to The Hill, a US political website.
With the global economy facing uncertainty and instability in recent years vis-à-vis geopolitical developments, the role of the G20, as a platform connecting the world’s major developed and emerging economies, assumes greater significance in shaping the global trends.
Sharing details regarding the welcome planned for delegates, the hotel manager of The Lalit Hotel said that they will welcome them with Indian traditional folk music.
Amid media reports that some heads of state may skip the G20 Summit in India next week, sources said that many leaders skip global summits for their own reasons from time to time and it is not always possible for every leader to attend every summit
"While in New Delhi, the President will also commend Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the premier forum of economic cooperation, including by hosting it in 2026," read the White House statement.
As the national capital gears up to host world leaders in the G20 Summit under India's Presidency, many of the top hotels have been booked to welcome the delegates for the event.
India is planning to showcase its rich culture and diversity during its presidency of G20, through the means of cuisine, crafts, and culture and will also give an insight into its democratic roots and its progress in the digital space.
Apart from showcasing its rich culture, varied crafts and diverse cuisine at the G20 summit, India will also display its progress in the digital sector, a senior official said on Wednesday while noting that experience panels will be created for delegates to experience how UPI payments are
India will host the G20 summit next month which will see the "biggest participation in the history" of the grouping with arrangements in place for the mega event including that for the stay of leaders of member countries and the invited guest countries