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G20 leaders’ statement urges ‘action’ on Ukraine, Middle East wars, climate change
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G20 leaders’ statement urges ‘action’ on Ukraine, Middle East wars, climate change

The heads of the G20 meeting in Brazil released a leaders’ statement on Monday that highlighted the many problems facing the global community, even as it called for action on armed conflicts, climate change and other major issues.

Despite the concerns, the 22-page, 85-point document also struck an optimistic tone about the prospect of a reasonable economic outcome in the near term.

“We are living in times of major geopolitical, socioeconomic and climate and environmental challenges and crises (that) require urgent action,” the leaders said a day before the two-day summit officially ended.

“We see good prospects for a soft landing in the global economy, although multiple challenges remain and some downside risks have increased amid heightened uncertainty.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua