There's broad support for India's agenda at G20 meeting, says DEA secy

The FCBD meeting is setting the agenda for the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru in February

At the first meeting of the Finance Track of the G20 under India’s presidency there was broad support from members for the host nation’s priorities and agenda, Ajay Seth, secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, said on Wednesday.

“The meeting was conducted with the aim of seeking the views of members on India’s G20 Finance Track priorities for 2023 across workstreams,” Seth said. The meeting was co-chaired by Seth and Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Michael Patra. Also in attendance were Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery.

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