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27/06/23 13:53 PM IST

U20 Engagement Group of G20

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  • The city of Ahmedabad is all set to host the Urban20 (U20) Mayoral Summit on 7-8 July, 2023.
About Urban20
  • U20 is an Engagement Group under India’s G20 presidency.
  • It is a city diplomacy initiative, comprising cities from G20 countries, emphasizing the role of cities in taking forward the global agenda for sustainable development through collaboration among cities.
  • Ahmedabad is the U20 Chair for the current sixth cycle and is supported by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) as the Technical Secretariat, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) as the nodal ministry.
  • This Mayoral Summit is expected to bring together several city leaders and Mayors from across G20 nations.
  • The summit will also be attended by delegates representing various cities, knowledge partners, Indian and international organizations, academic institutes and dignitaries from the Government of India and the State Government.
Source- PIB

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