The G20 adopted a consensus declaration on the first day of the summit in New Delhi on Saturday, avoiding condemnation of Russia's war in Ukraine but urging all countries to refrain from threatening or using force in pursuit of territorial acquisition. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that "G20 leaders have reached a consensus on the issues facing the group during the summit, indicating that negotiators succeeded in resolving deep disagreements regarding the wording related to the war in Ukraine."
Regarding the war in Ukraine, the declaration called on all concerned countries to act in accordance with the goals and principles of the UN Charter as a whole. The group demanded that all nations refrain from threatening or using force in a manner that contradicts the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of any state. Additionally, the group stated that "the use of nuclear weapons or the threat of their use is unacceptable." The declaration called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure the immediate and smooth transport of grains, food, and fertilizers from both countries.
India also announced the launch of a global biofuel alliance today to promote clean fuel usage. This alliance, which includes the United States and Brazil as founding members, is set to help accelerate global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions goals by facilitating trade in biofuels.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a memorandum of understanding to establish an economic corridor that includes India, Europe, and the Middle East. At the G20 summit in India, he stated that "the new project will include pipelines for electricity and hydrogen, the development of railways, and contribute to international energy security." Saudi state media reported that "the kingdom and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding outlining the frameworks for cooperation between them to establish green transcontinental transit corridors." It added that "the transit corridors, which will connect Asia and Europe via Saudi Arabia through railways, aim to facilitate the transfer of renewable electricity and clean hydrogen through cables and pipelines," noting that the memorandum was signed yesterday.
Earlier today, leaders of the world's 20 strongest countries began their annual summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, by granting the African Union permanent membership, aiming to increase the representation within the group.
