New Delhi: India, during its G-20 Presidency, is not only focusing on its own priorities but also amplifying the voice and concerns of the Global South and developing countries, said UN envoy Ruchira Kamboj.
She added, "In January 2023, Prime Minister Modi chaired the Voice of the Global South Summit, which saw the participation of 125 countries, including 18 Heads of State/Government and several Ministers."
Furthermore, during India’s ongoing Presidency, participation from Africa is the highest ever, which includes South Africa (G20 Member), Mauritius, Egypt, Nigeria, AU Chair - Comoros, and the AUDA-NEPAD, she said
To date, three ministerial meetings have taken place under India's G20 Presidency. The first was the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBG) held in Bengaluru on February 24-25, second was the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) held in New Delhi on March 1-2, and the third meeting, which was the second FMCBG meeting, was held in Washington DC on April 12-13.
During India's G20 Presidency, substantive discussions have been focused on priority areas such as inclusive and resilient economic growth, progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green development and Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE), technological transformation and public digital infrastructure, reforming multilateral institutions, women-led development, and international peace and harmony, according to an MEA statement.
Over 12,300 delegates, from over 110 nationalities have attended G20-related meetings so far, it said.
The G20, which includes 19 countries- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and the United States - as well as the European Union, represents approximately 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the world trade, and approximately two-thirds of the world population.