As Delhi Police will hold full dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit, traffic is likely to be hit this weekend in the national capital.
The possible move of the Chinese president comes in the wake of a dispute between the two countries over the new map released by China on Monday (August 28) in which it incorporated India’s integral regions such as Arunachal Pradesh, and Aksai Chin.
The move is likely to irk China and soar the prevailing tensions with Beijing ahead of the G20 Summit for which President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10. Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to be present at the Summit in New Delhi.
G20 Summit 2023: G20 delegates will be served vegetarian foods at the Delhi hotels on September 9-10, said sources.
The G20 summit will be held in New Delhi from September 9 to 10 which will see participation from heads of various countries as well as foreign delegations.
In a statement, DIAL said that its comprehensive efforts aim not only to facilitate the G20 delegates' stay but also to create an aesthetically pleasing and informative atmosphere throughout the airport premises.
Delhi BJP and AAP have once again engaged in a war of words, on this occasion, over funding for the makeover of the city ahead of the G20 Summit. The BJP has accused the AAP of stealing credit for the work done by the Centre.
"We are very optimistic about the results of G20. We are an invited country but we have been actively participating in G20... India has taken G20 to a newer and higher level," said Andalib Elias, Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata.
PM Modi addressed the 104th episode of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat and hailed the participation and contribution of women in the field of science and sports.
B20 India Summit: The Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, B20 is among the most prominent engagement groups in G20 with companies and business organisations as participants.
G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting: The delegates had started arriving in the holy city from August 23 (Wednesday) and streets and ghats had been spruced up for the occasion. The CWG culminates with the Culture Ministers' Meeting on August 26.
Although the Kremlin cites ongoing "war" as a reason for his absence, it was obvious his decision to skip the event was motivated by the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged atrocities against children and women in Kyiv.
According to the Kremlin, Putin's main emphasis now is the ongoing war against Ukraine which Moscow dubbed a "special military operation."
The delegations from China and Brazil will stay in Taj Palace, Delhi and the US delegation will stay in ITC Maurya Sheraton in Chanakyapuri, according to India TV sources.
"We look forward to the successful hosting of the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi under the Indian G20 Presidency," said the BRICS leaders in a joint statement
PM Modi has proposed for granting permanent membership to African Union (AU) in the G20 under India's presidency and exuded confidence that all BRICS countries will support the inclusion.
New Delhi: The venue of the summit will be the newly opened International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre named 'Bharat Mandapam' at Pragati Maidan.
This comes after Delhi Police had urged the Chief Secretary to declare a public holiday from September 8 to 10.
"I commend India for their steps in advancing Universal Health Coverage and the Ayushman Bharat scheme which is the world 's largest health assurance initiative," said the WHO chief in Gujarat.
Let us facilitate equitable availability of technology. This initiative will allow countries in the global south to close the gap in healthcare delivery. It will take us one step closer to our goal of achieving universal health coverage (UHC), PM Modi said.
The schools and colleges may be asked to go online and offices might be asked to be on work from home in view of the mega event.
According to the official notification, PM Modi will start his speech at around 7:00 a.m. following the unfurling of Tiranga.
New Delhi has ensured that so far the geopolitical differences do not supersede international cooperation which is the core mandate of the G20 grouping and the summit.
G-20 Summit: MCD had issued an action plan for the removal of stray dogs from the vicinity of prominent locations in the national capital.
Responding to the speculations, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that India has already sent the invitations to the leaders for the mega event.