Former PMs Manmohan Singh And HD Deve Gowda Invited To G20 Dinner

The nation's capital is splendidly adorned to host the forthcoming G20 Summit scheduled for September 9th and 10th. Eminent dignitaries from around the globe have begun their arrivals in Delhi to partake in this grand event.

In addition to the foreign delegates, parliamentarians, and current cabinet ministers, the G20 Summit dinner will also see the presence of some of the nation's former senior leaders. Sources have revealed that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda have been extended invitations to attend the G20 Summit dinner.

A constellation of influential leaders, including US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, are poised to grace the event in the capital city.

Notably, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have opted not to participate in this weekend summit. Nevertheless, China will be represented by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Russia.

This G20 Summit marks a historic first as it is being hosted by India. Meticulous preparations have been underway to showcase India's rich traditions and strengths on the global stage.

The participating countries in the G20 Summit encompass a diverse range, including Nigeria, Argentina, Italy, the African Union (represented by Comros), and South Africa. Also in attendance are Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Korea, Egypt, Australia, the United States, Canada, China, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, the European Union, and Singapore.

The culmination of the G20 Summit will witness the adoption of a G20 Leaders' Declaration, underlining the leaders' commitment to the priorities discussed and agreed upon during the various ministerial and working group sessions.

India assumed the G20 presidency in November of the previous year, with Brazil set to assume the presidency next year, followed by South Africa in 2025.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in India for G20 Summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit. At the airport, she received a warm welcome from Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje.

Meloni's visit to India in March earlier this year included her attendance at the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue. During this visit, she engaged in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi. During their discussions, both leaders decided to elevate the India-Italy partnership to the level of a strategic partnership.