G20 Sherpas extend support to India’s G20 presidency
The G20 Sherpas have extended their support to India’s G20 presidency and said that they will contribute in pushing forward the agenda that will be put forward today, December 5, at the Sherpas meeting in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Talking to AIR News, Co-Sherpa of Indonesia, Dian Djani expressed confidence that India will fight for the interest of developing countries. He said India and other countries which are part of G20 should work together to achieve sustainable development goals. He said, India and Indonesia have certain common agendas like issues pertaining to women, digital infrastructure, rural communities, and climate change for instance.
Sherpa of France, Aurelien Lechevallier said it is a critical time and hence there is a need for a strong and ambitious presidency. He hoped that India will play a decisive role in leading the G20 countries. He said, India’s leadership has a very important role to play now.
Stating that Tokyo shares stronger bonds with New Delhi, Sherpa of Japan, and senior deputy minister for foreign affairs, Keiichi Ono said a lot is expected from India’s G20 presidency. He said Japan would make contribution in pushing forward India’s agendas.