The Chinese foreign ministry gave a positive initial assessment of the summit’s results, which were reached after two days of discussions that ended on Sunday.
China finally spoke out about the G20 summit in New Delhi, claiming that the Declaration approved by the participants gave a “positive signal” that the powerful alliance is “working together” to address global issues and support global economic recovery.
(L-R) On September 9, 2023, in the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, a session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit is attended by US President Joe Biden, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission. (AFP)
After the G20 summit, which was held under India’s leadership, adopted a consensus statement on the Russia-Ukraine war on Saturday, despite significant divisions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for the “global trust deficit” to be resolved.
The Chinese foreign ministry gave a positive initial assessment of the summit’s results, which were reached after two days of discussions that ended on Sunday.
“The summit adopted a leaders’ declaration, which reflects China’s proposition and states that the G20 would act in concrete ways through partnerships, sending a positive signal of the G20 working together to tackle global challenges and promote world economic recovery and global development,” said Mao Ning, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
When questioned about the summit’s conclusion, Mao responded, “In the process of preparing for this New Delhi summit, China played a constructive role and always supported the summit in attaching importance to the concerns of developing countries and reaching fruitful outcomes in support of common development.”
Premier Li Qiang of China attended the summit in place of President Xi Jinping.
When asked if China agrees that the G20 statement should not directly criticize Russia and if using softer language will assist put an end to the situation in Ukraine, Mao responded that China’s position on the matter is constant and clear.
“The G20 leaders’ declaration reflects the shared understanding of all members and is the outcome of consensus reached via engagement. The G20 Summit in New Delhi emphasizes that it is the leading forum for global economic cooperation and not a venue for resolving geopolitical and security issues.
“We always believe that the key to the final resolution of the Ukraine crisis lies in discarding the Cold War mentality, attaching importance to and respecting all sides’ legitimate security concerns, and seeking a political solution through dialogue and negotiation,” the official added.
The spokesperson declared that China will continue to support peace negotiations and collaborate with other nations to find a political solution to the Ukraine situation.
China has always given the G20’s work high priority and has actively participated in its work. According to Mao, the G20 should stand united and work together to solve the different dangers and problems facing the global economy and growth.
“Prime Minister Li Qiang elaborated on China’s views and proposals on G20 cooperation during his attendance at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, calling on all parties to stick to the original aspiration of solidarity and cooperation, live up to the responsibility for peace and development as required by our times, and be partners in promoting the global economic recovery, open cooperation, and sustainable development, ” the spokesperson said.
The G20 member nations account for over two-thirds of the global population, over 75% of global trade, and about 85% of the world’s GDP.
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union make up the group. The African Union was accepted as a permanent member of the G20 on Saturday.
