G-20 Summit Set to Showcase India's Diplomatic Power: Leaders from 18 Countries and Nine Additional States Gather in New Delhi

The New Delhi Summit, which marks the culmination of India's year-long G20 Presidency, is set to take place on September 9-10 at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam (ITPO) complex. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit will bring together leaders from 18 countries to adopt the Leaders' Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to the priorities agreed upon in ministerial and working group meetings.

In a display of diplomatic power, India has invited nine additional state leaders from outside the G20 member states, including Bangladesh, Mauritius, Oman, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Netherlands, Egypt, and Nigeria. These leaders will join the regular invitees, such as the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Health Organization, and several others. The heads of regional organizations like the African Union, African Union Development Agency, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations have also been invited.

The attendance of various world leaders has generated significant interest. U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in New Delhi on Friday and is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi, covering topics such as joint manufacturing of jet engines, civil nuclear liability, trade agreements, and cooperation on global issues like climate change and clean energy.

The leaders are also likely to discuss India-China relations, the situation along the Line of Actual Control, and India's participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak,