About G20
The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for
international economic cooperation. It plays an
important role in shaping and strengthening global
architecture and governance on all major
international economic issues.
India
holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022
to 30 November 2023.
Inception of G20
The G20 was founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic and financial issues.
Elevation to Leader’s Level
The G20 was upgraded to the level of Heads of State/Government in the wake of the global economic and financial crisis of 2007, and, in 2009, was designated the “premier forum for international economic cooperation”.The G20 Summit is held annually, under the leadership of a rotating Presidency. The G20 initially focused largely on broad macroeconomic issues, but it has since expanded its agenda to inter-alia include trade, climate change, sustainable development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, and anti-corruption.
G20 Members
