India is hosting the 18th G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023, under the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
This is a historic opportunity for India to showcase its leadership and vision on the global stage, as well as to advance its interests and priorities in various domains.
The G20 is a forum of the world’s 19 major economies and the European Union, representing about 85% of the global GDP, 75% of the global trade, and 66% of the global population.
The G20 summit is an annual event where the leaders of these countries meet to discuss and coordinate policies on key issues such as economic growth, trade, climate change, health, development, and security.
India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999, and has played an active and constructive role in shaping the agenda and outcomes of the group.
India has also hosted several G20 ministerial and working group meetings in the past, but this is the first time that it is hosting the summit at the highest level.
Hosting the G20 summit gives India a unique opportunity to highlight its achievements and challenges as a large and diverse democracy, a fast-growing and resilient economy, a responsible and influential global actor, and a leader in innovation and technology.
India can also use this platform to promote its vision of a multipolar and inclusive world order, based on respect for sovereignty, diversity, and multilateralism.