Chidambaram to attend G-20 meet in Mexico City

November 02, 2012 20:10

Finance Minister P Chidambaram will hold discussions with his counterparts from G-20 nations in Mexico City, amid developed as well as developing nations facing sluggish growth prospects.

The two-day G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting beginning November 4 comes against the backdrop of persisting European debt crisis hurting growth developing economies like India and China. After taking over the Finance portfolio in August, this would be the first time Chidambaram will participate in the G-20 Finance Ministers meet.

He will reach Mexico City tomorrow and meet Mexican CEOs at a reception being hosted by Indian Ambassador.

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