Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration is making “advance arrangements” for the upcoming G20 meeting in Kashmir to be held in the month of May. Pole, had hinted at holding the G20 meeting in Kashmir, saying that Srinagar is likely to host one of the G20 events for which the administration has already started making preparations. It is noteworthy that this kind of summit meeting will be held for the first time in a Union Territory, which will be a proud moment for J&K, according to the Divisional Commissioner. Hosting the G20 summit in Srinagar holds special significance as it will help promote tourism and many misgivings, which our neighbouring country tries to spread, will get clarified,” the official said. Following the presidency of Indonesia last year, India assumed the G20 presidency for 2023 from December 1, 2022.

Source: The Express Tribune January 21, 2023 20:54 UTC