The G20 nations adopted the Delhi Declaration, which aims to foster “strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth,” in New Delhi on Saturday.
Salient Points
Among other agendas, the declaration aims to:
- Pursue low-GHG/low-carbon emissions, climate-resilient, and environmentally sustainable development pathways.
- Achieve the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- Improve access to medical countermeasures and prepare better for future health emergencies.
- Effectively address debt vulnerabilities in developing countries.
- Improve access to digital services and digital public infrastructure, and
- Close gender gaps and promote the full, equal, effective and meaningful participation of women in the economy.
The G20 Summit and its bilateral meetings concluded today in New Delhi.
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On the Ukraine War
The declaration called on all states to act in consistency with the principles of the UN Charter and “refrain from the threat or use of force” in the pursuit of “territorial acquisition” that goes against the political independence of any state. “The use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible,” it avowed.
Member states also discussed the “negative added impacts” of the Ukraine War on developing countries, including “global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, inflation and growth,” which are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The peaceful resolution of conflicts, and efforts to address crises as well as diplomacy and dialogue are critical,” it stated.
Comments from Indian Leaders
“I have just got some good news right now,” PM Modi announced to the leaders. “Due to the hard work of our team and your support, we have achieved consensus on the New Delhi G-20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration. I propose we adopt this Leaders’ declaration,” he added.
“Eventually everybody helped, but the emerging markets took a lead on this and we have a strong history of working together,” said Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. “Bear in mind that there are four developing countries who are Presidents of the G20 in succession,” he added.