Many Delhiites appear to be preparing for a lengthy four-day weekend vacation instead of the G20 Summit, which will take place in the national capital of Delhi from September 8 to 10. A number of tourism-related businesses, including hotels and travel agencies, claim to be experiencing an increase in demand for the lengthy G20 weekend.

G20 Summit 2023: Delhi's G20 long weekend plans to relax and reconnect

The hotel sector has prepared for one of its busiest months due to the impending G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. State representatives from the member nations as well as delegations from politics, culture, and business are present at the summit. The hotels in and around Aerocity, South Delhi, and Central Delhi are all booked up. Teams at these hotels are working around the clock to provide visiting dignitaries a wonderful stay.

G20 Summit 2023: Delhi hotels put their best fare forward

For the annual G20 conference, the heads of state of all the major economies are flying to India. The phrase has definitely crossed your lips before, but what exactly does the organization do?

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Indian President Droupadi Murmu's lavish supper at the G20 Summit venue on Saturday was prepared with a carefully curated menu in mind for the renowned head of states and their delegates, who have gathered in New Delhi to participate in the coveted G20 Summit 2023.

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Leaders of the USA, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are likely to announce a major joint infrastructure deal on Saturday to connect Gulf and Arab countries via a network of railways, US-based news website Axios reported on Thursday, citing sources.

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As the high-stakes G20 Summit kicks off in the Indian Capital New Delhi, all eyes are on the possibility of a joint declaration. This is what we've been discussing so far Reports say the G20 negotiators failed to arrive at any consensus over the wording of the summit declaration specifically concerning the war in Ukraine. Any possibility of a breakthrough lies totally in the two-day G20 leader Summit.

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According to a White House official, a shipping and rail transportation corridor connecting nations in the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe would likely be revealed on the margins of the present G20 Summit in New Delhi. In order to facilitate the flow of goods, energy, and data from India via the Middle East and into Europe, the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, and other G20 partners are planning to investigate the marine and rail transportation corridor.

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WITH Xi Jinping SKIPPING the G20 summit, IT APPEARED AS IF China was attempting to malign India's presidency OF THE MULTILATERAL GROUPING. But seeing China’s recent antics and how other world leaders have reacted to them - it is apparent that the move has reflected POORLY on China than AFFECT India'S IMAGE IN ANY MANNER. Here’s how China played spoilsport at this year’s G20 summit and how all its attempts to malign India back fired instead. “We are India and we know how to handle the world” exclaimed India’s foreign affairs minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar. Words which China should accept sooner than later.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed G20 leaders on Saturday at the summit's Bharat Mandapam site in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. During the welcome handshake, the Konark Wheel from Odisha, one of the various cultural artefacts placed throughout the national capital in advance of the summit, was on display. The summit was declared open by the prime minister Narendra Modi.

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India, which accounts for 75% of global commerce and 85% of the world's GDP, has assumed the G20 presidency. Although it is a significant event, there are still difficulties involved.

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In order to highlight some of the city's vitality for the G20, street artists have painted murals on the walls in various locations throughout Delhi. For the G20, Delhi is unquestionably beautifully decked, which is a visual pleasure.

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British Prime Minister arrived in Delhi on Friday afternoon for the G20 summit. He was received by MoS Ashwini Choubey and UK envoy to New Delhi, Alex Ellis. This is Sunak's first visit to India since he took office last year.

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The tallest bronze statue of its kind, Shiva Nataraja, was erected at the G20 Summit location in Delhi. It is created in a record-breaking seven months utilizing "ashta-dhatu" (eight metals) and the Chola period's conventional lost-wax casting sculpting technique.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious multi-modal connectivity initiative at the just-concluded 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Indonesia.

The initiative aims to link Southeast Asia, India, West Asia and Europe, which experts suggest could be an alternative to China's One Belt, One Road programme.&nbsp;

Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat, echoed this view, while speaking to WION.

Emphasising the growing strategic partnership between India and ASEAN, Ambassador Trigunayat said, "India and ASEAN, after completing 30 years of their strategic cooperation, have taken the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership last year."&nbsp;

He pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's visit to the ASEAN Summit, ahead of the G20 Summit being held this weekend in India, underscores the importance India attaches to ASEAN as a partner.

Connectivity has emerged as a pivotal area of cooperation between India and ASEAN.&nbsp;

Trigunayat highlighted that India's multi-modal connectivity initiatives, particularly those involving Thailand and Myanmar, aim to establish critical transportation arteries connecting Southeast Asia.&nbsp;

He also pointed out that India is already utilising the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar port, further enhancing connectivity options.&nbsp;

Many ASEAN countries are part of China's BRI initiative. Therefore, Trigunayat asserted that having alternative, efficient, and reliable connectivity options is essential for these nations.&nbsp;

"I don't think it will replace BRI per se, but it will provide an alternative that is more viable and doable."

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Former secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Anil Wadhwa, underlined the economic benefits of India's enhanced connectivity with ASEAN, the Gulf, and Europe.&nbsp;

He stressed on the potential for Indian ports to become transshipment points, boosting the economy and creating jobs.&nbsp;

"India is conscious of the fact that it will benefit immensely from transit trade being at the centre of ASEAN and the gulf and Europe. Lately, India has paid a lot of attention to connectivity, improving transportation links and improving infrastructure including port facilities. Indian ports, if developed as transshipment points will benefit the economy and create much-needed jobs and employment. India's trade with the Gulf countries and Europe has grown and India would be keen to ride in that momentum.&nbsp;

However, he noted, "Equating it with the Chinese BRI would be inappropriate because the idea of this connectivity has yet to be fleshed out."&nbsp;

<h2>12-point plan&nbsp;</h2>

India's 12-point proposal for strengthening India-ASEAN cooperation was presented during the summit by Indian PM Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

"Prime Minister presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening India – ASEAN cooperation covering connectivity, digital transformation, trade and economic engagement, addressing contemporary challenges, people-to-people contacts and deepening strategic engagement," MEA statement read.&nbsp;

Here is the 12-point plan unveiled by India in Jakarta during the India-ASEAN Summit:&nbsp;

• Establishing multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor that links South-East Asia-India-West Asia-Europe

• Offer to share India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Stack with ASEAN partners

• ASEAN-India fund for Digital Future focusing on cooperation in digital transformation and financial connectivity

• Renewal of support to Economic and Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) to act as knowledge partner for enhancing engagement.

• Call for collectively raising issues being faced by Global South in multilateral fora

• An invitation to ASEAN countries to join Global Centre for Traditional Medicine being established by WHO in India

• Call for working together on Mission LiFE

• Offer to share India’s experience in providing affordable and quality medicines to people through Jan-Aushadhi Kendras

• A call for collective fight against terrorism, terror financing and cyber-disinformation

• Invitation to ASEAN countries to join Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

• Call for cooperation in disaster management

• Call for enhanced cooperation on maritime safety, security and domain awareness

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious multi-modal connectivity initiative at the just-concluded 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Indonesia. The initiative aims to link Southeast Asia, India, West Asia and Europe, which experts suggest could be an alternative to China's One Belt, One Road programme.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious multi-modal connectivity initiative at the just-concluded 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Indonesia. The initiative aims to link Southeast Asia, India, West Asia and Europe, which experts suggest could be an alternative to China's One Belt, One Road programme. Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat, echoed this view, while speaking to WION. Emphasising the growing strategic partnership between India and ASEAN, Ambassador Trigunayat said, "India and ASEAN, after completing 30 years of their strategic cooperation, have taken the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership last year." He pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's visit to the ASEAN Summit, ahead of the G20 Summit being held this weekend in India, underscores the importance India attaches to ASEAN as a partner. Connectivity has emerged as a pivotal area of cooperation between India and ASEAN. Trigunayat highlighted that India's multi-modal connectivity initiatives, particularly those involving Thailand and Myanmar, aim to establish critical transportation arteries connecting Southeast Asia. He also pointed out that India is already utilising the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar port, further enhancing connectivity options. Many ASEAN countries are part of China's BRI initiative. Therefore, Trigunayat asserted that having alternative, efficient, and reliable connectivity options is essential for these nations. "I don't think it will replace BRI per se, but it will provide an alternative that is more viable and doable." WATCH | Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat on India-ASEAN connectivity as a viable alternative to China's BRI × Former secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Anil Wadhwa, underlined the economic benefits of India's enhanced connectivity with ASEAN, the Gulf, and Europe. He stressed on the potential for Indian ports to become transshipment points, boosting the economy and creating jobs. "India is conscious of the fact that it will benefit immensely from transit trade being at the centre of ASEAN and the gulf and Europe. Lately, India has paid a lot of attention to connectivity, improving transportation links and improving infrastructure including port facilities. Indian ports, if developed as transshipment points will benefit the economy and create much-needed jobs and employment. India's trade with the Gulf countries and Europe has grown and India would be keen to ride in that momentum. However, he noted, "Equating it with the Chinese BRI would be inappropriate because the idea of this connectivity has yet to be fleshed out." 12-point plan India's 12-point proposal for strengthening India-ASEAN cooperation was presented during the summit by Indian PM Narendra Modi. "Prime Minister presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening India – ASEAN cooperation covering connectivity, digital transformation, trade and economic engagement, addressing contemporary challenges, people-to-people contacts and deepening strategic engagement," MEA statement read. Here is the 12-point plan unveiled by India in Jakarta during the India-ASEAN Summit: • Establishing multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor that links South-East Asia-India-West Asia-Europe • Offer to share India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Stack with ASEAN partners • ASEAN-India fund for Digital Future focusing on cooperation in digital transformation and financial connectivity • Renewal of support to Economic and Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) to act as knowledge partner for enhancing engagement. • Call for collectively raising issues being faced by Global South in multilateral fora • An invitation to ASEAN countries to join Global Centre for Traditional Medicine being established by WHO in India • Call for working together on Mission LiFE • Offer to share India’s experience in providing affordable and quality medicines to people through Jan-Aushadhi Kendras • A call for collective fight against terrorism, terror financing and cyber-disinformation • Invitation to ASEAN countries to join Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure • Call for cooperation in disaster management • Call for enhanced cooperation on maritime safety, security and domain awareness WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The G20 Summit today because all eyes will be on the crucial Summit this week. Several world leaders will gather and discuss key issues on the global economy but the meat in New Delhi is not only from its challenges it will be a test for New Delhi as a delegate game of diplomacy plays out well ahead of the summit the UK India trade deal seems to be in jeopardy.

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