The G20 summit in New Delhi, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, was “a milestone” and the active role of the Indian presidency “has genuinely consolidated” the Global South nations for the first time in history. After the G20 Summit ended here, Lavrov told a press conference that the declaration regarding the need to work toward a clear and equitable balance of interests represented a constructive resolution.
“It is a long way to go but this Summit has been a milestone… I would also like to mention the active role of the Indian presidency that has genuinely consolidated the G20 countries from the Global South for the first time in history. Our BRICS partners – Brazil, India, China, South Africa have been particularly active and thanks to these consolidated positions taken by the Global South countries to uphold and protect their legitimate interests,” he said.
“I think that a healthy solution has been found in the declaration regarding the need to strive for a clear and equitable balance of interest. It is one of the decent purposes and we are already on track. In our turn, we will continue strengthening these positive trends including during Brazil’s presidency next year and in 2025 during South Africa’s presidency,” he added.
Toward the end of India’s G20 presidency, Lavrov also made mention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion to hold a virtual G20 meeting in November to discuss the resolutions made at the New Delhi Summit.