PANJIM: Amitabh Kant, Indian G20 Sherpa, who is in Goa for the SAI20 Summit, complimented the State government for showcasing the rich and diverse culture and heritage of India. He said that the venue displayed the character of the traditional artisans from all over India and gave a unique flavour of not just Goa, but of the entire country.
India’s Sherpa to G20, Kant said that India has been steering the agenda for G20 and has been successful in holding the meetings in the State.
“Goa is not only a spectacular destination for hospitality, but also a master of curation. The gift they have prepared for the G20 visitors is truly outstanding. It captures the great flavourand all the unique products of Goa, from the artwork of the great artist Mario Miranda to the small little things that make Goa special,” said Kant. He said that these gifts would leave a lasting memory on the minds of all the G20 visitors to the State.
Kant pointed out that Goa’s natural beauty, its colours, flavours, cuisine and its handloom and handicrafts would make it a world-class destination for tourism. “I am looking forward to more meetings in Goa, which will be a unique opportunity for Goa to promote and market itself to the world,” he mentioned.
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra C Murmuas the Co-Chair of SAI20, stressed Supreme Audit Institutions' Vital Role in Auditing Blue Economy and Responsible AI for good governance and accountability.
Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, in his inaugural address, emphasised that the SAI20 Group under the aegis of G20 is expected to play a central role in strengthening governance and in delivery of a positive impact on the lives of citizens. While emphasising the role of SAIs, Governor stated that SAIs in their respective countries are a key pillar of accountability, effectiveness and ensuring integrity in governance.
The SAI20 Summit is a meeting of the Supreme Audit Institutions-20 Engagement Group, which is one of the official engagement groups of the G20. The SAI20 Summit under India’s G20 Presidency began on Monday in Goa.