This summit is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and the President of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
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
"It is a proud thing for India and Delhi that the G20 Summit is happening here. And we are getting a chance to showcase the beauty and heritage of Delhi to the whole world. Now Delhi is ready to welcome people from all around the world. It will be a very proud thing for us when delegates
"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 India assumed the Presidency of the prestigious G20 this year, the Indian Navy's Inter School Quiz competition--THINQ-- has become an international event and rechristened “G20 THINQ”, the Defence Ministry said in a press note on Saturday.
The Ministry of Culture has conceptualised the Culture Corridor - G20 Digital Museum to represent and celebrate the shared heritage of G20 members and invitee countries.
“Security personnel are also brought in from other states and security drills are conducted daily. All guests coming here are secured," the Lt Governer said.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Saturday that fountains installed on the way to Delhi airport ahead of the G20 summit are art pieces made by an artisan from Rajasthan and “not Shivling” and he has no objection if someone sees 'Shivling' in it.
The Bomb Squad of the National Security Guard (NSG) on Saturday conducted an anti-sabotage sweep at different locations in the national capital ahead of the G20 Summit next month.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia for a two-day visit to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit on September 6-7, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday.