Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a trip to Bali on Monday to attend the G20 Summit in Indonesia. The summit will host leaders of 20 countries, representing around 85 per cent of the global GDP, and about two-thirds of the world’s population. The meeting is for talks on key issues of global concern under the Summit theme of “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”.

The Prime Minister will also hold bilateral interactions with the world leaders from different member countries and brief them on India’s evolving G20 objectives.

However, this G20 Summit is particularly special because India is set to hold the presidency of the G20 Summit from 1st December 2022 for a one-year timeframe, and the presidency handover will take place during the Summit in Bali.

Expressing his priorities, during the logo launch last week, PM Modi said, “India’s G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. The world is going through the after-effects of a disruptive once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and a lot of economic uncertainty. The symbol of the lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope in these times.”

G20 is also a crucial platform for international economic cooperation, and it plays a significant role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic and developmental concerns.

During the Summit, Prime Minister Modi and other G20 leaders will discuss upon key issues of contemporary relevance, comprising the state of global economy, energy, environment, agriculture, health and digital transformation etc.

The Bali Summit, scheduled for November 15-16, comprises three working sessions at the leaders’ level, in which PM Modi will take part. These include sessions on food and energy security, a session on digital transformation, and a session on health.

During his visit to Bali, PM Modi will also address and interact with the Indian community and friends of India and Bali, at the Indian community reception on November 15.

The Prime Minister will depart Bali on November 16 at the conclusion of the Bali summit for India.