G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration

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The leaders at India’s G20 Summit 2023 arrived at a joint communique called the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.

Key Highlights:

• The declaration has been able to include the mention of theRussia-Ukraine war.
• It said that today’s era must not be of war. The leaders also underscored that all states must act in a manner consistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety.
• The leaders also acknowledged the impact of the war on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, inflation and growth.
• The declaration acknowledges the challenges faced by MSMEs. It welcomes the Jaipur call for action to help in integration of MSMEs in international trade.
• The leaders have also committed to strengthen multilateral development banks, which was a key agenda for the Indian presidency.
• The declaration reaffirms that gender equality is of fundamental importance, and that investing in the empowerment of all women and girls, has a multiplier effect in implementing the 2030 Agenda.