Minister Ng to attend G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in India
News release
August 23, 2023 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
This week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will participate in the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Jaipur, India.
This year’s meeting, under India’s G20 Presidency, will provide an opportunity to further promote Canada’s international trade priorities, including fostering inclusive and resilient global prosperity.
Minister Ng will also meet with some of her counterparts to further discuss opportunities for collaboration between Canada and G20 members on trade and investment.
Following the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, Minister Ng will travel to New Delhi to interact with Canadian business leaders taking part in a Business 20 (B20) event. The B20 is the official G20 forum with the global business community, bringing together global business leaders to share views on issues of global economic and trade governance.
Quotes
“We are working with our G20 partners around the world to better support Canadian businesses and create the right environments for them to succeed. By bringing their ideas and services to the world stage, Canadian businesses are contributing to wider global solutions and growth. I look forward to this year’s meeting and the opportunity to collaborate with our G20 partners on ways to make international trade more inclusive and resilient.”
- Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
Quick facts
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The G20 represents all inhabited continents, 80% of the world’s GDP, 75% of global trade and 60% of the world’s population.
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The G20 was formed in 1999 and is the primary forum for international economic cooperation among the world’s leading developed and emerging economies.
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