G20: Leaders start arriving in Delhi for summit

The G20 Summit being held in New Delhi under India’s Presidency will draw the participation of the top leaders.

Published on: Sep 08, 2023 12:36 PM IST

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The G20 Summit is taking place at the recently inaugurated Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, the national capital, throughout the weekend. Notable leaders such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Argentine President Alberto Fernández, and IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva arrived in the national capital on Friday morning to attend the summit.  (ANI/ PIB )

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The G20 leaders of the influential grouping are being welcomed at the airport with cultural performances.  (ANI/PIB)

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The national capital will serve as the host to several prominent leaders during the summit, including US President Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, among others.  (ANI/PIB)

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The authorities have beautified roads, footpaths, roundabouts, markets, flyovers, and public areas with over 1 lakh potted plants.  (ANI)

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Director General of WTO Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala arrives at New Delhi for the G20 Summit. In terms of security, there has been a significant increase in security measures throughout the city, particularly in the New Delhi district. Police, paramilitary forces, and various other agencies are maintaining a vigilant and watchful presence.  (ANI/PIB)

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Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni receives a warm welcome from Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje on her arrival at the airport for the G20 Summit in New Delhi. (ANI/PIB)

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This is the first time that a G20 Summit is taking place under India’s presidency.  (ANI/ PIB )

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The G20, or the Group of Twenty, comprises 19 countries-- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, the United States-- and the European Union.  (PTI)