Kashmir, Siliguri, Rann of Kutch and a list of possible venues for the next G-20 meeting will set the stage for next year’s group summit in the nation’s capital. Cave, Indian Express Officials have learned that consultations have taken place at the ongoing conference of state tourism ministers in Dharamsala.
Choosing Kashmir as one of the possible locations could have diplomatic consequences, as several G-20 countries have different views on the status of the union territory. Jammu And after the repeal of Section 370 of the Kashmir Act.
Moreover, foreign diplomats based in India, foreign officials and even foreign journalists based in India need special permission to visit J&K, which is a practical challenge for the government.
Among the more than 200 meetings scheduled before the G-20 summit on September 9 and 10, most are ministerial and official meetings. Apart from non-governmental contacts such as civil society groups, think tanks, business, media and other groups from the G-20 countries, there will also be diplomatic level meetings based in India.
Several cultural and heritage sites are likely to host some of these gatherings, including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, Hampi in Karnataka and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu.
Focus on the valley
Following the repeal of Section 370, the government arranged visits by diplomats and ambassadors from various countries to the J&K Union Territory to describe the normal situation in the Valley. Making Kashmir a potential venue for the G-20 meeting would take the exercise to the next level.
Speaking at the conference in Dharamshala, Tourism Union Secretary Arvind Singh said 215 rallies would be held in 55 venues covering most of the state. The meeting will be held from January 1 to September 10, 2023.
International Convention and Exhibition Center in Pragati Maidan, New delhi The top should be ready early next year. Previously, efforts would be made to beautify the nation’s capital, especially around hotels, public places and roads from the international airport instead of the summit.
The upcoming G-20 presidency will also be used as an opportunity to make India the top tourist destination, officials said. Delegates to various meetings are taken on introductory tours to scenic spots across the country.
During India’s G-20 presidency, 250 cultural events will be held alongside important meetings for delegates, officials from the culture ministry said.
India will chair the G-20 for one year from December 1, 2022 and will invite Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain and the United Arab Emirates to join. as countries invited to the summit.
The G-20 is an intergovernmental forum composed of 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and English. , US — and EU.
