As India gears up to host the New Delhi G20 summit later this month, CNN-News18 is set to launch the ‘G20 Town Hall’ on September 5 in New Delhi.

This event aims to showcase India’s growing role as a global leader and its emergence as ‘Vishwamitra’ or the ‘Friend of the world,’ a term recently emphasized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As per a press release, The ‘G20 Town Hall’ will bring together an impressive lineup of thought leaders and policymakers, including Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles; Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture; Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, Government of India; Harsh Vardhan Shringla, G20 Chief Coordinator; and Ricky Kej, three-time Grammy-winning Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist, among others. The event will also feature panel discussions with diplomats representing economies of all scales, from the largest to the most modest.

Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor of CNN-News18, stated, “Our Town Halls have always served as a neutral platform for meaningful discussions, providing viewers with the opportunity to hear directly from political leaders and officials. This time, we intend to highlight India’s promising position on the global map, bolstered by the G20 presidency. The G20 Town Hall will empower the audience with a deeper understanding of India’s G20 presidency and the nation’s pivotal global moment.”

The ‘G20 Town Hall’ will delve into India’s G20 theme, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future,’ and the country’s role in driving the development agenda under this theme. It will also emphasize the interconnectedness of global challenges and the need for collaborative solutions through discussions on culture, academics, and politics.

CNN-News18 Town Hall is a prominent platform for policymakers and opinion leaders in India. The channel’s commitment to delivering unbiased news and facilitating informed conversations makes this event an invaluable opportunity for political leaders and viewers alike.

The ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ is an on-ground event that will be streamed live on the CNN-News18 TV channel and its YouTube channel, starting at 6 p.m. on September 5, 2023. This event promises to shed light on India’s growing influence on the global stage and its important role as the host of the G20 summit.

For more updates and insights, tune in to CNN-News18 on September 5, and join the conversation on India’s global leadership and its vision for a sustainable future.