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G20 Sherpas hold preparatory meeting for upcoming 2026 Summit

Summit Conference | Dated: 01 Nov 2025

G20 Sherpas (personal representatives of leaders) held a key preparatory meeting on November 1, 2025, to discuss the agenda for the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in 2026. The meeting, hosted virtually by the 2026 Presidency (USA), focused on global economic recovery, climate finance, and digital transformation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The G20 Presidency for 2026 is held by the United States.
  • The 2025 G20 Summit was hosted by South Africa.
  • India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, participated in the virtual meeting.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The meeting focused on key priorities including reform of multilateral development banks (MDBs).
  • Sherpas are responsible for negotiating the text of the final G20 Leaders' Declaration.
  • The African Union (AU) participated as a full permanent member.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country holds the G20 Presidency for the year 2026?

Correct Answer: United States

🚀 Quick Recap:

About G20

  • (i) Full Name: Group of Twenty (ii) Founded: 1999 (iii) Members: 19 countries + European Union + African Union (iv) 2023 Presidency: India (v) 2024 Presidency: Brazil (vi) 2025 Presidency: South Africa.