Politics of India: India‘s message of ‘one earth, one family, one future‘
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his gratitude to India for its role in preventing the politicization of the G20 Summit. During a press briefing at the conclusion of the two-day meeting of global leaders from the top 20 economies, Lavrov stated, “We were able to thwart Western attempts to ‘Ukrainize’ the summit agenda.”
He went on to describe the Summit as a “milestone,” highlighting the active role played by India in bringing together G20 countries from the Global South for the first time in history. Lavrov emphasized that the Summit represents a breakthrough in many aspects and offers a path forward on numerous issues.
Lavrov also acknowledged the proactive stance of India and other BRICS partners—Brazil, China, and South Africa. He expressed gratitude for the consolidated positions taken by Global South countries to protect their legitimate interests. [CNN.com]
Discussing the challenges posed by climate change, the Russian foreign minister criticized Western powers for failing to fulfill their promise of providing USD 100 billion annually to developing nations to address climate change.
The New Delhi Declaration demonstrates a delicate equilibrium regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict:
India achieved a significant milestone during its G20 presidency when all leaders unanimously endorsed the New Delhi Declaration. India skillfully struck a delicate balance by adjusting the text concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While acknowledging the humanitarian suffering and negative repercussions of the war, the declaration refrained from singling out Moscow.
Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, the declaration stated, “Concerning the war in Ukraine, while recalling the discussion in Bali, we reiterated our national positions and resolutions adopted at the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly and underscored that all states must act in a manner consistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety.”
It further emphasized, “Today’s era must not be defined by warfare. We call on all states to uphold the principles of international law, including territorial integrity and sovereignty, international humanitarian law, and the multilateral system that safeguards peace and stability. The peaceful resolution of conflicts, along with efforts to address crises through diplomacy and dialogue, is of paramount importance.”
The declaration also expressed a commitment to unite in addressing the adverse economic impact of the war and welcomed relevant and constructive initiatives. (USnewsSphere)
However, Ukraine expressed dissatisfaction with the text of the New Delhi Declaration, primarily for not explicitly naming Russia. Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Oleg Nikolenko, commented that there was “nothing to be proud of” in the declaration and suggested that the participation of Ukraine in the G20 meeting could have provided a better understanding of the situation to the participants.
