The G20 leaders began to arrive New Delhi this Friday for a summit that will bring together the leaders of the world’s main economies and the most emerging ones this weekendalthough with the notable absence of the presidents of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and China, Xi Jinping.
The Indian Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival of the president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez; the italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni; and the Spanish Vice President of Economic Affairs, Nadia Calvino.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunakalso arrived in the Indian capital, according to images broadcast by the Delhi network NDTVwhere like other dignitaries he was received by officials and a cultural event.
“I am going to the G20 summit with a clear objective: stabilize the global economy, build international relations, support the most vulnerable“Sunak said on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, in which criticized Putin for his absence and assured that London “will show its support for Ukraine”.
The American president, Joe Bidenis scheduled to arrive around seven in the afternoon Indian time (1:30 GMT), and meet this Friday with the country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi.
Leaders like the French Emmanuel Macron or the brazilian Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva They have confirmed their attendance.
Other representatives such as the secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormannthe director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgievaor the president of the European Council, Charles-Michelare also found in the Asian country.
The leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) meet this weekend in New Delhi with an agenda that includes the reform of multilateral development banks or the fight against climate changealthough it is not clear that member countries will be able to reach a relevant agreement on issues such as the end of fossil fuel subsidies or the ecological transition.
The United States Government has admitted this Friday that it will be difficult for G20 leaders to reach consensus to issue a final joint statementbecause of differences over the war in Ukraine.
If the New Delhi summit concludes without a joint declaration, it would be the first time in history that this has happenedwhich would raise questions about the geopolitical relevance of this group.
(With information from EFE)
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