- G20 finance leaders have underscored the critical importance of central bank independence for achieving price stability, a core objective amidst ongoing global economic volatility. Concurrently, the G20 has pledged a comprehensive and organized approach to tackling debt risks in poor and middle-income countries, signaling a concerted effort to stabilize global financial conditions.
- The G20's official statement acknowledges growing uncertainty and complex problems in the global economy, citing a confluence of factors including ongoing wars, geopolitical and trade tensions, high debt levels, and frequent extreme weather events and natural disasters. In response, leaders recognize the need to ensure fiscal sustainability and undertake productivity-enhancing reforms to bolster economic resilience.
- Leaders agreed to strengthen global partnerships and boost multilateral cooperation to address current and emerging risks to the world economy. This includes enhancing the G20 Compact with Africa to improve collaboration with African countries and committing to work with the Pandemic Fund and other global health initiatives to improve prevention and response efforts as donor support decreases. Furthermore, the G20 will continue its collaborative work on Pillar Two global minimum taxes.
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- The G20 also recognized the vital role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in promoting trade and acknowledged its established rules, signaling a commitment to a rules-based international trading system amidst rising protectionist sentiments.
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