In an unprecedented diplomatic achievement, India, known as Bharat, and its experienced diplomats have orchestrated a historic consensus on the very first day of the G20 Summit. Remarkably, every point within the New Delhi declaration has garnered unanimous acceptance from all participating nations. This remarkable feat stands as a testament to the relentless efforts invested by the Indian government and its dedicated team in crafting a comprehensive draft, ultimately earning the endorsement and passage by the Group of 21, which now includes the African Union.
Here are the key highlights of the New Delhi Declaration:
1. Focused Growth: The declaration centers on achieving robust, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive global growth.
2. Multilateral Commitment: It reaffirms an unwavering commitment to multilateralism, fostering cooperation, and demonstrating solidarity in addressing pressing global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and terrorism.
3. COVID-19 Response: The declaration wholeheartedly endorses the G20 Action Plan on COVID-19 Response and Recovery. This plan emphasizes the importance of equitable access to vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, while also providing vital support for health systems and social protection.
4. Climate Action: The declaration lends its full support to the Paris Agreement on climate change, emphasizing the urgency of its implementation. Additionally, it welcomes the launch of the Global Methane Pledge, with a target of reducing methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030.
5. Peaceful Resolution: In the realm of international peace, the declaration calls for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. It urges all parties involved to exercise restraint and avoid any actions that could further escalate tensions or undermine regional stability.
6. Digital Transformation: Recognizing the pivotal role of digital transformation in economic growth and social development, the declaration commits to fostering an open, secure, and trustworthy digital environment.
7. WTO Reform: Acknowledging the need for reforms within the World Trade Organization (WTO), the declaration underscores the importance of making the WTO more responsive, effective, and resilient. It also expresses support for the conclusion of negotiations on fisheries subsidies by the end of 2023.
8. Financial Inclusion: The declaration places a strong emphasis on enhancing financial inclusion and financial literacy, particularly targeting women, youth, and vulnerable groups. It also encourages the promotion of responsible and sustainable financing practices.
9. Sustainable Development: The declaration reaffirms steadfast support for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It further pledges to mobilize the necessary resources and partnerships to ensure the achievement of these ambitious global goals.
10. India’s G20 Presidency: Lastly, the declaration expresses deep appreciation for India’s G20 Presidency and its overarching theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ which encapsulates the notion that “the world is one family.”
This groundbreaking consensus on the New Delhi Declaration signifies a momentous step towards addressing the world’s most pressing challenges and gathering international cooperation and solidarity on an unprecedented scale.
