'Today's era must not be of war': G20 declaration calls on states to uphold principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty
G20 Summit Declaration on Saturday called on all states to uphold the principles of international law including territorial integrity and sovereignty, stating «today's era must not be of war.»
The key document also highlighted that the peaceful resolution of conflicts as well as diplomacy and dialogue are critical.
«Concerning the war in Ukraine, while recalling the discussion in Bali, we reiterated our national positions and resolutions adopted at the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly and underscored that all states must act in a manner consistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety,» said the declaration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of this declaration at the start of the second session of the G20 Leaders' Summit under India's Presidency.
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The document said that in line with the UN Charter, all states must refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition against the territorial integrity and sovereignty or political independence of any state.
«The use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible,» it added.
Reaffirming that the G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, and recognising that while the G20 is not the platform to resolve geopolitical and security issues, the G20 leaders acknowledged that these issues can have significant consequences for the global economy.
«We highlighted the human suffering and negative added impacts of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy
