In a significant turn of events, the White House has officially announced that US President Joe Biden will be gracing New Delhi with his presence from 7 to 10 September for the much-anticipated G20 Leaders’ Summit. This visit underscores the importance of international collaboration, especially in these tumultuous times.
The G20 summit, a paramount forum for global economic cooperation, will witness discussions on a myriad of pressing global issues.
- Among the topics on the agenda are the clean energy transition, the fight against climate change, and the socio-economic repercussions of Putin’s war in Ukraine.
- Additionally, the leaders will deliberate on enhancing the capabilities of multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank, to combat poverty more effectively.
During his stay in New Delhi, President Biden is set to laud Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20. He will also reiterate the unwavering commitment of the US to the G20, emphasizing its role as the primary forum for economic cooperation. This commitment is further solidified by the US’s decision to host the summit in 2026.
The G20’s presidency operates on a rotational basis among its member nations. Following India, Brazil will assume the mantle, succeeded by South Africa. This year’s summit is poised to be particularly riveting, with the participation of global stalwarts such as France’s Emmaneul Macron, the UK’s Rishi Sunak, China’s Xi Jinping, and Germany’s Olaf Scholz. A significant point of contention is expected to be the war in Ukraine. While nations like China and Russia are wary of discussing Ukraine in an economic forum like the G20, Western countries and their allies are adamant about spotlighting it.
The summit in New Delhi will be the pinnacle of a series of G20 meetings held throughout the year, involving ministers, senior officials, and representatives from civil societies. As the summit concludes, a G20 Leaders’ Declaration will be unveiled, encapsulating the leaders’ dedication to the priorities discussed during the various meetings.
In light of these developments, we ask our readers: How do you perceive the role of such international summits in shaping global policies?
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