Distinguished leaders from across the globe, slated to participate in the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi this weekend, are in for a sumptuous vegetarian feast that embodies the opulent culinary heritage of India.
As per a senior official cited by the news agency PTI, delegates will have the opportunity to savor the flavors of North Indian Mughlai cuisine, South Indian culinary traditions, and tantalizing chaat dishes from various regions across the country over a three-day period starting Friday.
The grand event is scheduled to take place at the recently constructed international convention and exhibition center called “Bharat Mandapam” within Pragati Maidan, from September 9 to 10.
Prior to the G20 Summit 2023, the Nigerian delegation arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, with the rest of the leaders set to commence their arrivals from Thursday evening onwards.
According to the PTI report, attendees of the G20 Leaders’ Summit will have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse selection of street food and inventive dishes incorporating millets. In addition, the prominent leaders and delegates will have the chance to savor the gastronomic treasures of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, celebrated for its Indian street food offerings.
Millets have consistently featured on the G20 meeting menu since India assumed the presidency on December 1st of the preceding year.
The hotels accommodating world leaders and delegates will also offer creative dishes centered around millets.
US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are among the prominent leaders slated to attend this multinational event.
Although Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attendance remains unconfirmed, Chinese President Xi Jinping has decided not to participate. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will lead the Chinese delegation at the G20 Summit.