G20 leaders’ summit will focus on six critical goals

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New Delhi: The draft of the leaders’ declaration to be presented at the G20 heads of state meeting in September in New Delhi has been formulated at the three-day gathering of G20 Sherpas, that concluded on Sunday in Hampi, Karnataka, according to an official statement. Over 120 delegates representing G20 members, international organizations, and other nations collaborated in crafting the ‘Leaders Declaration,’ with Indian G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant charing the meeting.

Intensive negotiations over the three days were aimed at fostering transformative initiative on six critical issues, including sustainable development goals, green development, multilateral development bank reforms, digital public infrastructure and gender equality, the statement said. “During these three days, Sherpas and heads of delegations collaboratively worked on the draft of ‘leaders declaration’, which reflects a collective resolve of G20 nations to drive progress on critical global issues, and commitment to prioritise sustainable development and tackle pressing challenges." “The meeting saw record participation, all engaged in effective and constructive talks," Kant said.

The draft text covers six priorities and incorporates the outcomes from the various working groups, the statement said. By ensuring an emphasis on developmental goals, the Indian Presidency intends to preserve G20’s identity and ethos as a development forum that bring together developed and emerging economies on a common platform, the statement said.