Asked about whether he thinks consensus would emerge among the G20 nations that might result in a joint statement, a hopeful Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told THE WEEK: “The leaders are all at work and trying very hard.”
India is using food as a means of diplomacy during the G20 Summit in Delhi. World leaders and delegates attending the summit will be treated to a variety of Indian street food and millet-based dishes. The menus have been customised by hotels to showcase the diverse flavours of Indian cuisine, with a focus on regional specialties and wellness. The promotion of millets also highlights India s efforts to address food security.
As Delhi prepares to host the G20 Leaders Summit, celebrity chefs and luxury hotels are showcasing the diverse culinary landscape of India. The Taj Mahal Hotel is serving millet-based dishes, with a chef flown in from the country of origin of the delegation to ensure authenticity.
Kefir (кефир) is a drink made of fermented milk not unlike yogurt whose origins lie with nomadic shepherds living on the slopes of North Caucasus Mountains. Today, kefir is the most popular fermented milk in Russia.