Muraleedharan said the G20 theme based on universal brotherhood i.e. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One Family One Future” has found resonance across the world, with its all encompassing, inclusive message, capturing the diverse global challenges of the day.
“Our broad G20 priorities of Green Development, Climate Finance and LiFE; Accelerated, Inclusive and Resilient Growth; Accelerating progress on SDGs; Technological Transformation and Public Digital Infrastructure; Multilateral Institutions of the 21 Century and Women-Led development have found broad acceptance. “
“These priorities were also supported by 124 countries of the Global South at our Voice of the Global South Summit in January 2023”, he said.
He said the Chair’s Summary and Outcome Document following the G 20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held from 1-2 March, 2023 in New Delhi was the first ever in G20.
“Its key outcomes included endorsement of multilateral reforms, a shared approach to development cooperation, the need for Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to mobilize additional financing, an unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and a resolve to counter new and emerging threats, need for reliable food and fertilizer supply chains as well as resilient supply chains, global skill mapping, among others”, he said.
Taking Stock
The G20 Sherpas took stock of the progress made in the working groups of digital economy, health, education, tourism, culture, agriculture, trade & investment, employment and anti-corruption, an official statement said.
“Detailed discussions on the main priority areas identified by the Presidency were held, with the first session focusing on Technological transformation and the second one on accelerated, inclusive and resilient growth as well as women-led development,” it said.
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