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The meeting to discuss preparations for holding the G20 Summit in Belitung, Bangka Belitung Islands. (ANTARA/Kasmono/KT) - 

The Belitung District Government, Bangka Belitung Islands, will improve infrastructure and beautify the district to hold the G20 Development Ministerial session on September 7-9, 2022.

"We will display Belitung's characteristics, including the elements of local creativity and culture," Vice District Head of Belitung Isyak Meirobie stated in Tanjung Pandan on Thursday.

He affirmed that the plan to enhance the district infrastructure after leading the meeting on infrastructure preparation and beautification of Belitung will facilitate one of the G20 events in Bangka Belitung Islands.

According to Meirobie, Belitung will showcase the region's myriad assets to the G20 delegates, such as the preserved mangrove forests and the natural sea and skies.

"People will never know about the beauty of Belitung if it is not displayed. Hence, this presentation must be coordinated with the requisite development of infrastructure," Meirobie added.

Some efforts to increase the aesthetic appeal of the city comprise designing the Satam Monument area located in Tanjung Pandan, or the so-called zero kilometer point.

"At the Satam Monument roundabouts, we will build G20 in giant lettering and the flags of the countries participating in the G20, including a fountain whose colors match the G20 theme," he highlighted.

In addition, the local government will ensure the roads that the delegates will pass through to the main venue are in good condition, Meirobie explained.

"Paving, coating, and restoration of pedestrian sidewalks will be conducted," he stated.

He expressed hope that implementation of the G20 Development Ministerial meeting in the area would have a positive impact on Belitung in the eyes of the international community.

"The G20 is a very valuable opportunity to promote Belitung," Meirobie added.

Belitung is one of the destinations of the G20 side events, according to Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi.

The side events in several regions in Indonesia are expected to drive the people's economy and expedite national economic recovery, Lutfi noted//ANT