The External Affairs Minister also interacted with school students at the inauguration of the photo booth at the G20 Pavilion. Seeing the excitement and energy at the pavilion he said,“India’s Presidency will truly be a people’s G20 for the whole nation”.
After the event Manipur’s Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tweeted,‘’Delighted to attend the inauguration of G-20 stall by Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of External Affairs, Shri @DrSJaishankarji at HaftaKangjeibung today.
As India assumes G-20 presidency from December 1, preparations are underway to host G-20 meetings in Manipur as well’. The Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, had earlier welcomed the idea of hosting the G20 meetings in Manipur noting that the G20 pavilion at the Sangai Festival would provide an opportunity for all visitors to learn about the importance of India’s G20 Presidency while also providing a boost to the tourism of Manipur. The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, thanked him for his gracious hospitality while praising the fabulous exposition of Manipur’s heritage & traditions in the performances at the festival.