Saudi Arabia's G20 20-riyal banknote (2020)
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A commemorative 20-riyal note for Saudi Arabia's G20 presidency had a world map that did not show Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India. India conveyed serious concern and asked for urgent corrective steps.
| Country or organisation | Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority |
|---|---|
| What the map shows | The world map on the commemorative 20-riyal note left Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh out of India. |
| When | Issued 24 October 2020 |
| India's response | The MEA spokesperson said India conveyed its serious concern through Saudi Arabia's Ambassador in New Delhi and in Riyadh. He called it a gross misrepresentation of India's external boundaries and asked for urgent corrective steps. The MEA later said the Saudi side had noted India's concerns. |
| Status | Not known |