G20 foreign ministers gather in South Africa to talk about Ukraine
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A meeting of G20 foreign ministers begins in Johannesburg to discuss global trade and the situation in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to participate, but Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is in attendance.
On Thursday and Friday, the Group of Twenty (G20) foreign ministers will meet in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was reported by UNN with reference to Reuters.
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It is noted that the meeting takes place against the backdrop of tensions over global trade and the situation in Ukraine. The G20 countries, which account for roughly 85% of global GDP and three-quarters of trade, often try to reach an understanding one-on-one, but geopolitical differences following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have made them “more restless than ever.” The divide has intensified since US President Donald Trump introduced rapid changes in Washington's trade and foreign policy.
Geopolitical tensions and rising intolerance, conflicts and wars ... threaten an already fragile global coexistence. As the G20, we must continue to advocate for diplomatic solutions to conflicts,
The publication points out that US representatives, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are not present at the event. Instead, the meeting is attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Recall
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saidthat he does not plan to attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg. The reason for his refusal is the policy of South Africa, which currently holds the presidency of the organization.
