Ever since India has taken over the presidency of the G-20, both Pakistan and China are perturbed. The G-20 meetings are typically held in different member countries each year, and the location is decided through a consensus-based process. India intends to hold G-20 meetings in all 28 states and 8 UTs. Both Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are integral parts of India without any scope for doubt. G-20 meetings had already been held in Arunachal Pradesh, to which China objected and stayed away from the meetings. In May, India will host a G-20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar and a Youth-20 Forum meeting is also scheduled to take place in Leh later this month. Pakistan has criticised India’s decision to hold these meetings in Srinagar and Leh and tried to put pressure on India through its other allies. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson rebuffed Pakistan, saying that holding these meetings in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is a natural response as they are integral parts of India. India has rejected Pakistan’s objection outrightly. India is the most vibrant democracy in the world. Despite the global meltdown, India is targeting the highest growth in the world. With a series of G-20 meetings fanned across the country, it’s time to showcase India to the world. The decision to host the G-20 meeting in a particular location ultimately rests with the member countries.
No other countries except Pakistan and China have raised any objections, but nobody has paid any attention to theirs. More than fifty delegates participated in the meeting in Arunachal Pradesh, and now India’s Kashmir is ready for the proposed G-20 meeting. Significant preparations and infrastructure development to accommodate the leaders and delegates from the member countries have been made, including the construction or renovation of facilities such as meeting venues, hotels, transportation networks, and security arrangements. It is better that Pakistan accepts the reality and joins the world delegation to see the tangible difference between Pakistan and India.
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