Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April

Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April

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Category : State Published on: February 01 2023

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Meghalaya Governor BD Mishra said the state will be hosting a meeting of the G20 nations in April to discuss how space partnerships can contribute to the economy of the countries.
India has decided to host around 200 G20 meetings across the country during its yearlong Presidency of the influential group. India assumed the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022.
As part of the G20 programme, Shillong will be hosting the Space-20 program on April 17-18.
The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies.
Meghalaya state is also known for its unique horticultural products - Lakadong turmeric, the sweet Khasi Mandarin oranges and beautiful Eri silk fabrics known as Ahimsa silk.

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