Distinguished guests and delegates from around the world have begun to arrive at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre, which is located within the newly renovated Pragati Maidan complex in the heart of New Delhi, in preparation for the upcoming G20 summit. This historic event, scheduled for September 9 and 10, marks an important milestone because India will be the first South Asian country to host the summit.
In preparation for this prestigious conclave, Delhi has been transformed into a fortress-like enclave. Although it is not a full-fledged lockdown, certain measures are in place, including the suspension of online order deliveries within the district of New Delhi from September 8 to 10. While the Delhi Metro operates normally, several stations, including the Supreme Court station, will be closed on these three dates.
Among the world leaders expected to attend this summit are US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, on the other hand, are conspicuous by their absence. Russia and China, on the other hand, will be represented by their foreign ministers and prime ministers, respectively.