India, Türkey and Qatar will be the guests of honour at the 2024 World Governments Summit to be held in Dubai from February 12-14, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The summit will also host more than 25 government and state heads. The high-level delegations of the three guest countries will be headed by PM Modi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of WGS Organisation, said that hosting Türkey India, and Qatar as this year’s guests of honor reflects their deep-rooted ties and strategic partnership with the UAE.

He added that the participation of 25 state heads reaffirms the summit’s pivotal role as a platform for international cooperation to accelerate the progress of societies, and as an annual forum for world leaders and government officials.

Al Gergawi noted that welcoming the three countries as guests of honor comes as part of the summit’s mission to showcase the developmental experiences of different governments and promote best practices for a better future for humanity.
Selecting Turkey, India, and Qatar as this year’s guests of honor is part of efforts to strengthen partnerships with countries leading successful experiences in strategic sectors that serve societies, Wam reported.

It cements the summit’s position as the largest global gathering to present the best practices and share experiences, and as the first forum of its kind to bring together governments with international organizations and private sector leaders dedicated to shaping the future.

This year’s summit focuses on six themes and hosts 15 global forums that will explore future strategies and major transformations in key sectors across 110 interactive dialogues.

Over 200 prominent speakers, including presidents, ministers, and visionaries, will share their insights alongside 23 ministerial meetings and executive sessions welcoming over 300 ministers.