On the eve of the two-day meeting, Finance Ministry Joint Secretary Solomon Arkoiyaraj said at a press briefing on Sunday that the flagship priority to be discussed at this meeting is “Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable.”

The theme will focus on making cities economic centers of growth, financing and building future-ready urban infrastructure, directing fiscal investments for unlocking financing for energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable infrastructure, and mitigating social imbalances.

The meeting will be hosted by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance of India, alongside Australia and Brazil as the co-chairs.

Sixty-six delegates from more than 30 countries are meeting in the two-day event, including G-20 members, invited nations, and International Organizations.

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