Disagreement over war in Ukraine affects G20. According to the US Treasury Secretary Yellen it will be difficult to arrive at a joint statement. Meanwhile Prime Minister of India Modi tries to demonstrate how his country has grown in recent years, becoming increasingly influential in global geopolitics.
War in Ukraine “divides” G20
The joint statement seemed like a mirage a few days ago, on the eve G20. The war in Ukraine continues to divide the opinions of the leaders present at the meeting in New Delhi: on the one hand, Western states they strongly condemn Putin’s invasion and they agree to help the government Kyiv on the other hand, the BRICS countries do not want to take anti-Russian positions.
Yellen: ‘We are willing to work with India to write a statement’
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at a press conference at the media center the White House had set up in New Delhi, admitting it was difficult to piece together elements for a statement without refusal to negotiate:
We are willing to work with India to try to write that statement.”
Presided over by India The G20 did not issue a joint statement. Last year in Bali the negotiations were very difficult, but in the end they were reached. leaders statement agreement which also mentioned the Ukrainian situation. However, it remains strong unit among Member States:
“Most of us strongly condemn the war in Ukraine and note that it is causing enormous human suffering and exacerbating existing weaknesses in the global economy.”
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