Jacques Serais, edited by Alexandre Dalifard
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07:29, November 14, 2022
On Tuesday, November 15, the G20 summit will begin in Indonesia on the island of Bali. The leaders of the greatest powers will find themselves in an extremely tense international context. Between the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis and China’s threats to Taiwan. In the meantime, the island has turned into a fortress.
The Island of the Gods, as she nicknamed, is bunkered. As the G20 summit opens on Tuesday, November 15 in Bali, Indonesia is gearing up to host the world’s biggest powers. For this event, the 17th meeting of the Group of 20, the great nations are meeting in an extremely tense international context, particularly with the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis that this is causing, as well as China’s threats to Taiwan. For the occasion therefore, maximum security with an omnipresence of the Indonesian army.
18,000 soldiers and police mobilized
In the south of the island, where the summit will take place, 18,000 men, soldiers and police, are mobilized on land, at sea, and in the air. 12 warships, 13 helicopters and four combat aircraft are deployed around the G20. Residents are asked to stay at home and encourage teleworking, which is more than recommended. As for schoolchildren, there is no face-to-face class, lessons are exceptionally provided online.
The paradise island, more accustomed to postcard shots, becomes the center of the world with this Monday thanks to an unprecedented encounter. Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders had never shared a face-to-face exchange since becoming presidents.
Heads of State who themselves have their own security service. In other words, the island is totally surrounded. But the stakes are high for the Indonesian government, which hopes to restore the desire and confidence of foreigners to return to enjoy the white sand beaches, while the Covid 19 has caused tourist numbers to drop here over the past two years.