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India is set to host a senior official-level meeting of G20 culture ministries in Jammu and Kashmir in May, despite objections from Pakistan. The meeting will see senior officials from G20 and guest countries discuss Indian presidency priorities, including the protection and restitution of cultural property, the promotion of cultural industries, and leveraging digital technology for the protection of culture. India’s permanent representative, Ruchira Kamboj, confirmed that India will host 56 meetings across the length and breadth of the country, with G20 meetings to be held in all 28 states and 8 union territories of India. However, Pakistan has lobbied member-states like China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye to prevent India from hosting any such meeting in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The G20 meeting will provide India with an opportunity to demonstrate that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has normalized following the revocation of the region's special status. The meeting will also showcase the potential for tourism in the Union territory. The delegates are expected to visit several cultural hotspots in the region. The union government had asked the local administration to prepare for a G20 meeting in the Valley by giving Srinagar a facelift.
Pakistan, on the other hand, views any proposal for a G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir as an attempt by India to seek "international legitimacy". Pakistan has sought support from its allies, China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, to prevent India from hosting the meeting. China has expressed its support for Pakistan, asking "relevant parties" to avoid complicating the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with any unilateral move, saying that G20 is a premier forum for global economic cooperation.
India's presidency priorities for G20, including the protection and restitution of cultural property and the promotion of cultural industries, are important for the development and preservation of cultural heritage. The use of digital technology for the protection of culture is a novel approach that can help in the protection of cultural heritage sites. India has been focusing on the promotion of cultural industries to boost the country's economy. The G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir can showcase India's cultural heritage and promote tourism, which can provide employment opportunities to the local population.
Pakistan's objection to India hosting the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir is seen as a political move. India's decision to hold the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir is not a unilateral move but a strategic decision to showcase the region's cultural heritage and promote tourism. The G20 meeting will bring together senior officials from G20 and guest countries, which will provide an opportunity to discuss issues related to cultural heritage and promote economic cooperation.
In conclusion, India's decision to host the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir is an opportunity to showcase the region's cultural heritage and promote tourism. The G20 meeting will bring together senior officials from G20 and guest countries to discuss issues related to cultural heritage and promote economic cooperation. The use of digital technology for the protection of culture is a novel approach that can help in the preservation of cultural heritage sites. Pakistan's objection to the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir is seen as a political move and should not hinder India's efforts to promote its cultural heritage and boost its economy.
