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SCO delegates impressed by Goan cuisine, culture: EAM

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New Delhi: All the delegates who attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s foreign ministerial meeting in Goa were impressed by Goan cuisine, culture and hospitality, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.
India hosted the meeting at a beach resort in Goa’s Benaulim on May 4 and 5.
The meeting was attended by Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, China’s Qin Gang, Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Uzbekistan’s Bakhtiyor Saidov and SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming.

Tajikistan’s foreign minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Kazakhstan’s Murat Nurtleu and Kyrgyzstan’s Zheenbek Kulubaev also attended the meeting.
“The SCO Foreign Ministers held their meeting in Goa on May 04-05, 2023. All delegates were impressed by Goan cuisine, culture and hospitality,” Jaishakar tweeted.
“Thank Chief Minister @DrPramodPSawant and all officials involved for the excellent arrangements,” he said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 7, 2023
Ahead Of G-20 Event, 100 Delegates From 30 Countries To Attend Y-20 Summit In Ladakh

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SRINAGAR: More than 100 Y-20 delegates from over 30 countries arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday while as the J&K administration said that it has made elaborate arrangements to make the G-20 meeting schedules in Srinagar a grand success.
Addressing media persons, the administration has said that till Tuesday, over 100 Y20 delegates from over 30 countries have arrived in Ladakh while a few more are expected to arrive by Wednesday morning.
The officials said that as G20 is being conducted under India’s presidency under the theme of One World One family one future, they have put forward priorities of youth as they (youth) are very much concerned about their future.
“The administration since the last three months has been preparing for the event and overseeing how we can make this programme a grand success,” they said, adding that in this regard, various activities have been held so far.
Pertinently, Ladakh is hosting a three-day youth 20 pre-summit under the aegis of the G-20.
The delegates were welcomed by the senior officers of the UT administration. During the three-day summit, there will be discussions and deliberations on different important topics, reports said.
On the first day of the summit, the delegates will visit local places of importance including Hemis and Thicksey monasteries and Shanti Stupa. On the following day, LG Ladakh Dr. B. D. Mishra will address the delegates at the Sindu Sanskriti Auditorium.
On the third day of the pre-summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will interact with the delegates and also participate in a youth dialogue. As per the UT administration officials, sufficient security measures and other arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the program.

The Y20 pre-summit in Ladakh will be a valuable opportunity for the global youth to reflect on priority areas in consultation with G-20 member states to come up with policy recommendations that will prove beneficial to the Ladakh region.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 26, 2023
Ahead of G-20 event in Sgr, over 100 delegates from 30 countries arrive in Ladakh for 3-day Y-20 summit

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Srinagar, Apr 25: More than 100 Y-20 delegates from over 30 countries have arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday while as the J&K administration said that it has made elaborate arrangements to make the G-20 meeting scheduoes in Srinagar a grand success.
Addressing media persons, the administration has said that till Tuesday, over 100 Y20 delegates from over 30 countries have arrived in Ladakh while a few more are expected to arrive by tomorrow morning.
According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the officials said that as G20 is being conducted under India’s presidency under the theme of One World One family one future, they have put forward priorities of youth as they (youth) are very much concerned about their future.
“The administration since the last three months have been preparing for the event and overseeing how we can make this programme a grand success,” they said, adding that in this regard, various activities have been held so far.
Pertinently, Ladakh is hosting a three-day youth 20 pre-summit under the aegis of the G-20.
The delegates were welcomed by the senior officers of the UT administration. During the three-day summit, there will be discussions and deliberations on different important topics, reports said.
On the first day of the summit, the delegates will visit local places of importance including Hemis and Thicksey monasteries and Shanti Stupa. On the following day, LG Ladakh Dr. B. D. Mishra will address the delegates at the Sindu Sanskriti Auditorium.
On the third day of the pre-summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will interact with the delegates and also participate in a youth dialogue. As per the UT administration officials, sufficient security measures and other arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the program.

The Y20 pre-summit in Ladakh will be a valuable opportunity for the global youth to reflect on priority areas in consultation with G-20 member states to come up with policy recommendations that will prove beneficial to the Ladakh region—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 25, 2023
Dibrugarh: G20 event witnesses participation of 56 foreign delegates

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Dibrugarh: The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference was held in Assam’s Dibrugarh town on Friday.
Delegates from G20 member countries, guest countries, and international organisations, as well as the scientific community, gathered to discuss and explore ways to build a sustainable and circular bio-economy.
A total of 103 participants, with 56 foreign delegates from 26 countries were present at the conference, a statement noted.
S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary in the Department of Science and Technology, emphasised that the G20 RIIG conclave is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future by educating the public on the importance of zero waste management, and “the goal of this gathering was to frame the conversation beautifully and inspire people to take action towards reducing waste and preserving our planet”.
“The interactive event aimed to facilitate active engagement among all key stakeholders, including people, policies, and places. This was done to promote an inclusive policy-making approach that provides a conceptual framework to mainstream circular bio-economy models across different sectors,” he said.
By promoting collaborations and partnerships among G20 members and stakeholders, the conference aims to strengthen global efforts towards a more sustainable and circular bio-economy, Chandrasekhar added.
He further mentioned that the conference aimed to bring together key factors responsible for planning, setting up new programs and managing the existing programs related to agriculture, de-carbonisation of industry, bio-energy, and bio-resource management.
Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology stated that the aim of the conference was to bring together key actors responsible for planning, setting up new programmes, and managing existing programs related to agriculture, de-carbonisation of industry, bio-energy, and bio-resource management.

The conference was divided into four sessions, which included Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities, Industry towards Decarbonisation, Bio-Energy, and Bio-resource Management.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 24, 2023
Srinagar to host G-20 Summit; over 150 delegates to participate, Says LG Manoj Sinha after Jio 5-G launch

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Srinagar, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that Srinagar is all set to host G-20 summit in which over 150 delegates are expected to participate.
“Srinagar will host G-20 summit in which participation of over 150 delegates is expected. All delegates will stay in Srinagar so I am hopeful about better mobile connectivity and internet services during the summit,” LG said after launching the Jio 5-G services in Srinagar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Speaking on the occasion, the LG said that the 5G technology for the common man will realize the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India and give a boost to growth opportunities in tourism, e-governance, agriculture, education, healthcare, information technology & small & micro enterprises.
“The latest 5G technology and enhanced connectivity will bridge the rural urban divide, improve productivity, generate more employment and it will ensure growth of grassroot enterprises, self help groups and knowledge connectivity for rural schools,” he said.
Pertinently, the Jio has made an investment of Rs 6529 Cr in the UT to give fillip to the vision of Digital J&K and has created 36000 direct and indirect employment. More than 1230 Cr investment is in progress and by December end, Jio will connect every block and tehsil of J&K—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

February 28, 2023
1.50 lakh delegates likely to visit India for G20 meetings in 2023

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Amaravati: Nearly 1.50 lakh foreign delegates are expected to arrive in India this year to participate in various G20 meetings to be held in 56 cities, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Tuesday.
Addressing reporters, Reddy said after independence and till 2014, only 13 antiquities that were smuggled out of India, were brought back. Whereas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to various countries, 229 relics or monuments were brought to the country.
“India is hosting (heading) G20 this year. Officials and ministers and delegates from 29 countries (20 countries of the G20 group and nine special invitees) will be coming to India to participate in various meetings. The meetings will be held in 56 cities in India.
Approximately 1.50 lakh foreign delegates are expected. Along with them their family members and associates are also expected.” Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said the tourism sector suffered heavily for two years. However, the revival started in 2022 as domestic tourism also picked up.
Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme, Andhra Pradesh got Rs 141 crore so far for various projects for which the state tourism department is the implementing agency.
Reddy urged the state government to ensure that Yuva Tourism Clubs are opened in every educational institution in the state for familiarisation of tourist destinations.
Reddy participated in various programs related to his ministry in Amaravati. After offering special puja in Amaralingeswara Swamy temple, the Union Minister launched the Buddha Circuit and participated in several other programmes.
He formally handed over the ancient Amaravati artifact brought from Britain to the Archaeological Survey of India Museum.
State Tourism Minister RK Roja and AP BJP chief Somu Veerraju also attended the programmes, a press release from Reddy’s office said.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 14, 2023