During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi and Frederiksen expressed satisfaction at the recent high-level exchanges and the growing cooperation between the two nations.
Pakistan, which is not a member of G20, has raised objections to India organising G20 events in Srinagar, Kashmir. In its statement, Pakistan says, "The Foreign Office had in June last year cautioned G20 countries against accepting Delhi's proposal for holding some of the meetings of the
The World Health Organisation (WHO)'s India representative, Roderico Ofrin on Wednesday said that India is very well-poised to lead the G20 countries as it has well-invested in areas of health emergency preparedness and response architecture.
"Now if you look at the 100 meetings we have held, we have had these meetings in 41 different cities across the length and breadth of our country. It covers 28 states and union territories," Shringla said.
With more than 12,300 delegates from over 110 nations, the in-person participation in India's G20 Presidency is the largest ever hosted by any G20 country so far.
She noted that there is a need to leverage the momentum of ongoing discussions in the global health field and focus on critical aspects such as collaborative surveillance, community protection, access to medical countermeasures and emergency coordination.
Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, led the UAE delegation to the Second Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting of the Finance Track of the G20 for 2023, which was held on the sidelines of the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Grou
"G20 meetings are being organized in entire India, in all cities and parts of India. It is therefore natural to hold the meetings in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh because these are inalienable parts of India," Arindam Bagchi said during the MEA Weekly Media Briefing on Thursday.
"India will strive and thrive in its presidency, many achievements already done by India in the issue of digital energy transition and many other issues," Krishnamurthy said while speaking about India's G20 presidency and expectations.
During her stay, Sitharaman will be attending the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), along with G20 meetings, Investor/ Bilateral meetings, and other associated meetings.