G-20 ministerial failed to come to a consensus 2023 ?

The G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting failed to agree on a joint communique due to disagreements over the Russia-Ukraine war between the US-led West and Russia-China.

• India and the US stated that the outcome document was approved by an overwhelming majority, marking a step forward.

• Washington backed Delhi’s statement that the Chair’s summary was a product of consensus on various issues.

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that while the Bali declaration had a consensus, some countries, Russia and China, felt that it cannot be extrapolated to the document.

• The opposition by Russia and China on references to the Russian invasion resulted in the meeting coming to an end without the joint communique despite India’s efforts to bridge the differences.

• The meeting held under India’s presidency adopted a Chair’s Summary and Outcome document listing various key priorities for the grouping.

• The Chair’s Summary emphasized the importance of upholding international law and the multilateral system that safeguards peace and stability.

• The peaceful resolution of conflicts, efforts to address crises, as well as diplomacy and dialogue, were highlighted as vital.