Finance Minister Sitharaman Attends G7 Meeting in Japan

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is embarking on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting. The meeting will be held in the Japanese city of Sendai and will focus on global economic issues, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

As part of her visit, Sitharaman is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from other G7 countries, including the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and the United Kingdom. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss key economic issues and strengthen India’s relationships with these important economic partners.

The Finance Minister’s attendance at the G7 meeting reflects India’s growing role in the global economy and its commitment to working with other countries to address shared economic challenges. India’s participation in the meeting also highlights its efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth, both domestically and internationally.

During the meeting, Sitharaman is expected to emphasize the need for coordinated global action to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and promote a sustainable recovery. She is also likely to highlight India’s efforts to promote financial inclusion and support small and medium-sized enterprises, which are critical drivers of economic growth and job creation.

RE-reported from the story originally published in The Print