Amitabh Kant's appointment comes ahead of India assuming the G-20 presidency later this year. India will hold the presidency from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023, and the need for a full-time Sherpa for this duration is being cited as one of the reasons for the change.
India hosts G20 Summit in Delhi, adopts New Delhi Leadership Declaration, announces India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor, and inducts African Union as permanent member.
As world leaders arrive in New Delhi for G20 Summit, PM Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings on Friday, 8 September with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth. He will also meet US President Joe Biden