New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The recently concluded G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi has garnered widespread acclaim from global experts, with John Kirton, the Director of the G20 Research Group, hailing it as a “significant step forward in global governance.” Kirton’s remarks come as the international community reflects on the summit’s outcomes and implications for global diplomacy and cooperation.

In an analysis of the New Delhi Declaration, Kirton emphasized that the G-20, representing the world’s major economies, has taken on a pivotal role in shaping global governance. The declaration’s breadth of coverage, spanning a wide spectrum of global issues, demonstrates the G20‘s growing influence and capacity to address multifaceted challenges.

John Kirton said, “I think it is a significant step forward in global governance. It shows that the G 20 is now at the centre of global governance and put across a broader spectrum of issues than ever before and above all it can do that without the leaders of both Russia and China”.

One of the most notable aspects of the New Delhi summit was the absence of leaders from Russia and China, a development that has prompted discussions about the evolving dynamics of global leadership.
According to Kirton, this absence did not detract from the G20‘s effectiveness; instead, it showcased the organization’s adaptability and its ability to operate without key players traditionally seen as central to global leadership.

Furthermore, Kirton underscored the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, asserting that he emerged as a prominent figure at the summit. He suggested that this signals a shift in leadership dynamics, highlighting Prime Minister Modi as a leader of the “global south,” a distinction that sets him apart from established powers like China and Russia.

“Prime Minister Modi emerged as the leader of this summit and I think it is showing that he is really the leader of the global south, rather than those older countries that long claimed that mantle”, said Kirton.
The New Delhi summit’s significance extends beyond its outcomes, serving as a testament to the G20‘s capacity to shape the global agenda and address pressing issues.

The declaration’s comprehensive scope and India’s prominent role have solidified the G20‘s central position in contemporary global governance. As the world continues to grapple with complex challenges ranging from climate change to economic recovery, the G20‘s influence and ability to foster cooperation among diverse nations becomes increasingly vital.

The New Delhi summit’s success and the recognition it has garnered from experts like John Kirton reaffirm the G20‘s pivotal role in shaping the course of global affairs. (ANI)

World leaders react to adoption of ‘historic’ New Delhi Declaration at G20

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): In a historic and pathbreaking event, the G20 member states on Saturday adopted a 100 per cent consensus-based New Delhi Leaders’ Summit Declaration, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On this massive breakthrough, the world leaders expressed their happiness.  On New Delhi’s G-20 Declaration Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said, “I think it is very good that we came to a final conclusion.”

Meanwhile, World Bank President Ajay Banga commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 100 per cent consensus and said, “I think that they have done an excellent job, they brought a successful declaration. I think the PM has done a great job on it. I think the G20 has come together on a number of topics.”

Hikariko Ono, Japan Press Secy says, “Very happy that we could come up with New Delhi leaders declaration today and we would like to commend the efforts of the Government of India, to successfully formulate this leaders declaration by consensus. For example, it’s said that all states must refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition against the territorial integrity, uncertainty or political independence of any state… this declaration also highlights the devastating impacts of the war in Ukraine on the countries around the world, in particular, the poorest or the most vulnerable…”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the G20 summit declaration agreed on Saturday demonstrated a clear position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by saying that the territorial integrity of countries cannot be called into question with violence. “It is a statement which supports the territorial and sovereign integrity of Ukraine,” Scholz said, speaking from the summit venue in New Delhi.

This came after the Prime Minister announced that the consensus had been achieved on the New Delhi G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration and announced its adoption. PM Modi announced, “I have received good news. Due to the hard work of our team, consensus has been built on New Delhi G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration. My proposal is to adopt this leadership declaration. I announce to adopt this declaration. On this occasion, I congratulate my Sherpa, ministers, who worked hard for it and made it possible…”

Soon after the announcement, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant congratulated India and said on his social media account X, “Historical and Path breaking #G20Declaration with 100 per cent consensus on all developmental and geo-political issues. The new geopolitical paras are a powerful call for Planet, People, Peace and Prosperity in today’s world. Demonstrates PM @narendramodi leadership in today’s world.”

“The #NewDelhiLeadersDeclaration focuses on – Strong, Sustainable, Balanced, and Inclusive Growth Accelerating Progress on #SDGs Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future Multilateral Institutions for the 21st Century Reinvigorating Multilateralism,” he added.

On the social media account, Kant further said that G20India has been the most ambitious in the history of the presidencies. With 112 outcomes and presidency documents, we have more than doubled the substantive work from previous presidencies.

India’s G20 Presidency has been inclusive, ambitious, decisive, action-oriented and unafraid to challenge the status quo. Under PM Modi, India has given a strong call to action for the leaders to take G20 to the last mile.

Even at the press conference, the G20 Sherpa said that all 83 paras in the declaration have been unanimously supported with 100 per cent consensus. Addressing the press briefing today Sherpa Amitabh Kant said, “When we started the presidency, PM Modi said that India’s presidency should be inclusive, decisive, and action-oriented. The New Delhi Declaration has 83 paras in all, and all 83 paras have 100 per cent consensus across all countries. There are eight paras on geopolitical issues titled ‘Planet, People, Peace and Prosperity’. All those eight pars have 100 per cent consensus”. (ANI)