The Group of Twenty (G20) Summit is being held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, New Delhi today and it will continue till September 10, 2023
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Here are some facts that you should know about the mega event hosted by India
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G20 is a premier forum for global economic cooperation that shapes the international financial architecture and governs all the important economic issues
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The G20 comprised 19 countries - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK and the US
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PM Narendra Modi announced the inclusion of a new member - African Union as a permanent member of the G20 on September 9
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Special invitees to the G20 Summit include leaders from countries like Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore and Spain
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Global leaders marked their presence at the G20 Summit including the UK PM Rishi Sunak, the US President Joe Biden, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron
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The theme of India's G20 Presidency is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or 'One Earth One Family One Furture', drawn from the ancient Maha Upanishad
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The G20 Summit 2023 is being held on the Sherpa track and the Finance track with multiple focus areas
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The Sherpa track is headed by the representative of the Leader called Sherpa
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The Finance track is headed by the Finance Ministers and central bank governors
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Eleven engagement groups comprising nongovernment participants from each G20 member will facilitate dialogues
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A G20 Leaders’ Declaration will also be adopted at the conclusion of the Summit. It will state leaders’ commitment towards the priorities discussed and agreed upon during the meetings