Mauritius will be present at the “Group of Twenty” (G20) intergovernmental forum, based on the special relationship that exists between Mauritius and India. India has invited Mauritius to participate in all G20 meetings, from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023, under its chairmanship. The announcement was made Thursday, November 10 by Alan Ganoo, Secretary of State, during a briefing on the G20 held at his ministry in Port Louis.
He was accompanied by Ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs Haymandoyal Dillum and Deputy Secretary of Finance. Also present were the heads of delegations and liaison officers from various ministries.
Minister Ganoo said India’s invitation, apart from underlining the excellent bilateral relations and enduring friendship between the two countries, provides a unique opportunity to advance Mauritius’ national agenda in the field of world governance and issues of great importance to the country. . Regarding the G20 highlights, he said a meeting with foreign ministers would be held in March 2023, followed by a leaders summit on September 9-10 2023.
He also said that the government had decided to appoint the Foreign Minister, Ambassador Dillum, as the G20 Sherpa (graduate) for Mauritius, and the Undersecretary of Finance, Acharaz, as the Sous-Sherpa. Also present were the heads of delegations and liaison officers from various ministries.
It should be noted that India will replace Indonesia, currently in office, as president of the G20. Italy, Indonesia and India form the G20 troika (group of three), namely past, present and future presidencies. During the G20 presidency, India will host around 200 meetings in 32 different sectors across the country.
Next year’s G20 summit will be one of the most high-profile international meetings India has ever hosted. Member countries collectively represent approximately 90% of global GDP, 80% of global economic output, two-thirds of the world’s population and three-quarters of international trade.
Historically, the G20 Summit started in 1999 with the participation of finance ministers and central bank governors. It was created in response to the financial crisis that affected a number of developing countries in 1990. South Africa, Germany, Saudi Arabia, China, South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom are among its 19 members. The European Union, represented by the rotating Presidency of the Council and the European Central Bank, is also a member.
G20 Summit: Mauritius will participate in the forum in India
