Last updated on Sunday, October 15th, 2023
The group 20 (G20) countries representatives are visiting the city beautiful Chandigarh for the 2nd Agricultural Deputies Meeting of Agriculture Working Group (AWG), from 29th to 31st March 2023. In this event delegates from 19 member countries, 10 invited countries and 10 international organizations will participate.
“Speaking about the upcoming event, Ritesh Chauhan Joint Secretary (IC), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said, “The second Agricultural Deputies Meeting of AWG is an important platform for countries to come together and discuss ways to ensure sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition. We are honored to host the event in Chandigarh and look forward to fruitful discussions.”
The Union Territory of Chandigarh is located in the foothills of the Shivalik hill ranges in the north, of India.
G20 Presidency Theme of India
The theme of India’s G20 Presidency is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future”. “The theme reflect the value of all life human, animal, plant, and microorganisms – and their interconnectedness on the planet Earth and in the wider universe.”
“The theme also spotlights LiFE -Lifestyle for Environment, with its associated, environmentally sustainable and responsible choices, both at the level of individual lifestyles as well as national development, leading to globally transformative actions resulting in a cleaner, greener and bluer future.”
G20 Countries
Invited International Organisations
In addition to the regular International Organisations (UN, IMF, WB, WHO, WTO, ILO, FSB and OECD) and Chairs of Regional Organisations (AU, AUDA-NEPAD and ASEAN), India, as G20 Presidency, will be inviting ISA, CDRI and ADB as Guest IOs.
An example of the finest urban planning in 🇮🇳#Chandigarh is ready for the 2nd Agriculture Working Group Meeting. The event will deliberate on tangible steps to address global agriculture & food challenges. #G20India #AWG pic.twitter.com/pN6Vuiwjpd
— G20 India (@g20org) March 27, 2023
Guest Countries
Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, UAE
Priority Area of G20 countries
It is divided into 3 different working groups, known as Sherpa track working groups, finance track working groups and workstreams and engagement groups. As per the groups representatives of states and secretaries meets for discussions and further cooperation. These are listed below;
Sherpa Track Working Groups
- Agriculture Working Group
- Anti-corruption Working Group
- Culture Working Group
- Development Working Group
- Digital Economy Working Group
- Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group
- Education Working Group
- Employment Working Group
- Energy Transitions Working Group
- Environment Deputies Meeting and Climate Sustainability Working Group
- Health Working Group
- Tourism Working Group
- Trade and Investment Working Group
Finance Track Working Groups and Workstreams
- Framework Working Group (FWG)
- International Financial Architecture (IFA)
- Infrastructure Working Group (IWG)
- Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG)
- Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI)
- Joint Finance and Health Task Force (JFHTF)
- International Taxation
- Financial Sector issues
Subhakanksalu, #Visakhapatnam!✨
Home to the oldest shipyard in India, the city is aligned to host the 2nd Infrastructure Working Group Meeting. The meeting will explore ways to unlock financing of various infrastructure investment aspects.
🗓️Mar 28 – 29
#G20India #IWG pic.twitter.com/sstVfrDiF0— G20 India (@g20org) March 26, 2023
G20 Engagement Groups
Sr.No. |
Group name |
Year of launch |
Presidency |
| 1 | Business20 (B20) | 2010 | – |
| 2 | Civil20 (C20) | 2013 | – |
| 3 | Labour20 (L20) | 2011 | French Presidency |
| 4 | Parliament20 (P20) | 2010 | Canada’s Presidency |
| 5 | Science20 (S20) | 2017 | Germany’s Presidency |
| 6 | Supreme Audit Institutions 20 (SAI20) | 2022 | Indonesian Presidency |
| 7 | Startup20 | – | – |
| 8 | Think20 (T20) | 2012 | Mexican Presidency |
| 9 | Urban20 (U20) | 2017 | Argentine Presidency |
| 10 | Women20 (W20) | 2015 | Turkish Presidency |
| 11 | Youth20 (Y20) | 2010 | – |
G20 Previous Years Summary
| Sr. No. | Country | Year | Presidency | Theme of summit |
| 1 | Indonesia | 2022 | Indonesia | Recover Together, Recover Stronger |
| 2 | Italy | 2021 | Italy | People, Planet, Prosperity |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 2020 | Saudi Arabia | Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for all |
| 4 | Japan | 2019 | Japan | – |
| 5 | Buenos Aires | 2018 | Argentina | Building Consensus For Fair And Sustainable Development |
| 6 | Hamburg | 2017 | German | Shaping an interconnected world |
| 7 | Antalya and Hangzhou | 2015 & 2016 | Turkey | Migration and refugee movement |
| 8 | Los Cabos, St. Petersburg, Brisbane | 2012, 2013 &2014 | Mexico-2012, Russia-2013, Australia-2014 | – |
| 9 | Toronto, Seoul, Cannes | 2010 & 2011 | Canada-2010 | – |
| 10 | Washington DC, London, Pittsburgh | 2008 & 2009 | USA-2008, UK-2009 | – |
What is G20?
It is a forum for international economic cooperation. The Group of Twenty (G20) comprises 19 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States) and European Union.
What is its role?
It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic issues.
Which country hold the current Presidency role?
India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023.
When this group (G20) was formed?
The G20 was founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic and financial issues.
Why this group G20 is significant in overall development?
The G20 members represent around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.
Does G20 Presidency is a permanent position?
No, the G20 Summit is held annually, under the leadership of a rotating Presidency.
