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Modi’s message on Ukraine conflict included in Bali Declaration

At the closing ceremony of the G-20 Summit, India was handed over the presidency of the grouping. India will officially assume the G-20 presidency from 1 December.

Modi’s message on Ukraine conflict included in Bali Declaration

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In what is considered a diplomatic success for India, the G-20 leaders, on Wednesday, endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message in the context of the Ukraine conflict to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Uzbekistan in September that today’s era must not be of war.

In a joint declaration adopted at the end of their two-day summit in Bali, the G-20 leaders observed that the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons was inadmissible. The peaceful resolution of conflicts, efforts to address crises, as well as diplomacy and dialogue, were vital. ”Today’s era must not be of war,” it added.

The ”Bali Declaration” said the war in Ukraine has adversely impacted the global economy. Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed it was causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy – constraining growth, increasing inflation, disrupting supply chains, heightening energy and food insecurity, and elevating financial stability risks.

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It noted that there were other views and different assessments of the situation and sanctions. Recognising that the G-20 was not the forum to resolve security issues, the G-20 leaders acknowledged that security issues could have significant consequences for the global economy. It was essential to uphold international law and the multilateral system that safeguarded peace and stability. This included defending all the Purposes and Principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and adhering to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians and infrastructure in armed conflicts.

At the closing ceremony of the G-20 Summit, India was handed over the presidency of the grouping. India will officially assume the G-20 presidency from 1 December. Indonesian President Joko Widodo symbolically handed over the G-20 presidency to Prime Minister Modi.

Speaking at the closing session of the Bali summit, Modi said it was a matter of pride for every Indian as the country was taking over the presidency. India, he said, was taking charge of the grouping at a time when the world was grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown, rising food and energy prices and the long-term ill effects of the pandemic.

At a media briefing later, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, “PM Modi’s message that this was not an era of war resonated very deeply across all delegations and helped bridge the gap among different parties.

“India played a key role in the successful negotiations of the outcome document,” he added. India contributed “constructively” to the drafting of the G-20 outcome document.

The G-20 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation to address global economic challenges. In the declaration, they said cooperation was necessary for global economic recovery, tackling global challenges and laying the foundation for strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth.

The top world leaders said they were committed to supporting developing countries, particularly the least developed and small island developing states, in responding to global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They said they would coordinate to achieve a robust, inclusive and resilient global recovery and sustainable development that delivers jobs and growth.

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