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Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, while addressing the industry stakeholders in New Delhi, says that G20 provides a great opportunity for lending a healing touch to the world in the times of challenges and take it back on the path of peace and prosperity.
Janice Alyosius
The G20 is an impactful blend of developed and developing nations. As India takes over its Presidency in December 2022, it provides an opportunity to build a consensus on many issues.
Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, while addressing the industry stakeholders at an interactive session on G20 at PHD House in New Delhi, said, “With Indonesia currently holding the G20 Presidency, which will be handed over to India in December and then to Brazil, there is widespread agreement that emerging markets will play a significant role in the G20 Presidency.”
Kant emphasised on turning “every challenge into an opportunity” with the right actions and planning. “As India takes the G20 Presidency in the midst of global challenges, by our effective action we can turn every challenge into an opportunity. India shall set the agenda for the world to follow. A very unique opportunity for India to shape the global narrative and provide an Indian vision with a theme and logo based on our ancient civilization. G20 provides a great opportunity for lending a healing touch to the world in the times of challenges and take it back on the path of peace and prosperity,” he said.
Sensitising states
On the issue of states presenting themselves at the G20, Kant said, “The tourism ministry has interacted extensively with the states and tourism ministries. During the governing body meeting, the Prime Minister personally spoke with all the state chief ministers. Every state has been fully sensitised, and we are collaborating closely with the states. This is a huge opportunity, as the Prime Minister stated, every state has the opportunity to become a travel and tourism destination.”
Opportunity for Northeast
A lot of events will be held in every state of the Northeast region and, therefore, the region will be a key player. “Many Business 20, Youth 20, and Women 20 events will take place in Northeast. This is an opportunity for Northeast to collaborate with us to promote its culture, cuisine, and infrastructure. Therefore, there is a tremendous opportunity for Northeast during the G20,” Kant added.
Business prospect at G20
The business meeting that will be held at Business 20 (B20) as part of the of the G20 will experience huge footfall of businessmen from different countries. “We have invited 43 countries and international organisations to participate as the G20. The summit will provide an opportunity for business meetings to showcase their products and offerings. This opportunity does not come along every day, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to leverage and grow business,” he said.
“As we need to create an equal platform for all, behavioural change through green energy, digital transformation and financial inclusion, among others are the key area of focus,” shared Kant.
Unveiling G20 logo and theme
The official G20 logo, unveiled by the Prime Minister recently, demonstrates the Pro Planet approach to life, which is in harmony with Nature.
“In India, we have always believed that Earth is the Mother, and we are the children. Our G20 theme and logo has been taken from our ancient civilization, as we believe in Unity in Diversity and it eminently signifies One Earth One Family One Future,” said Kant.
The G20 events would help foreign delegations in better understanding of the Indian market and would strengthen industry ties between India and G20 countries. Then events will also provide opportunity to discuss issues pertinent to both the Indian industry and the G20 in tourism and other fields and demonstrate to foreign delegations India’s soft power through its culture, cuisine, and natural heritage.
