Jammu, Dec 18: Putting at rest speculations whether Jammu & Kashmir will host the upcoming lead G20 event or some of the asociated events; J&K’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday disclosed that Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting some of the G-20 events during the next one year when India is presiding over the grouping of the 20 leading economies of the world.
In his monthly “Awaam ki Awaaz” radio program, Manoj Sinha talked about India’s presidency of G-20 which began on December 1, 2022, and revealed that some of the events would be hosted by Jammu and Kashmir.
“The crown of India, Jammu and Kashmir, will also be hosting some of the major events during this period. It is a unique opportunity for the people of J&K to showcase their cultural heritage and potential for tourism,” L G Sinha said.
About G20
The G20 is composed of most of the world’s largest economies, including both industrialised and developing nations; it accounts for around 80% of gross world product (GWP), 75% of international trade, two-thirds of the global population, and 60% of the world’s land area.
The G20 was founded in 1999 in response to several world economic crises. Since 2008, it has convened at least once a year, with summits involving each member’s head of government or state, finance minister, or foreign minister, and other high-ranking officials; the EU is represented by the European Commission and the European Central Bank.
Other countries, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations are invited to attend the summits, some on a permanent basis.
