In a significant development during the G20 Summit held in New Delhi, India successfully achieved consensus on the New Delhi Leaders’ Summit Declaration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this breakthrough on the summit’s first day.

“Due to the hard work of our teams and the cooperation of all of you, the New Delhi G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration has gained consensus. I propose that we should adopt this Leaders’ Declaration. I declare to adopt this Declaration,” the PM said. He further added, “On this occasion, I would like to thank our ministers, sherpas, and all officials who made this possible with their hard work.”

The consensus has been reached after intense negotiations of over 150 hours, as negotiators from G20 countries worked out language on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

According to India’s G20 Sherpa, Shri Amitabh Kant, in his briefing, highlighted the key features of the declaration, which include:

Strong, Sustainable, Balanced, and Inclusive Growth
Accelerating Progress on Sustainable Development Goals
Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future
Multilateral Institutions for the 21st Century
Reinvigorating Multilateralism

The adoption of the declaration demonstrates India’s commitment to emphasizing development concerns at the G20 rather than allowing geopolitical issues to dominate the agenda. In reality, the statement will contain strong language on the economic situation and the need to closely monitor events due to a substantial downturn in economic activity in Europe and China.

As India continues to play a pivotal role on the global stage, the successful consensus on the G20 Summit Declaration highlights its diplomatic prowess and commitment to addressing critical global issues. The G20 Summit in New Delhi is poised to be a platform for collaborative efforts to tackle pressing challenges and promote sustainable global development.

-Anushka Upadhyay