The G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting of 20 major countries held in Bengaluru, southern India, closed on the night of the 25th, Japan time, after two days of discussions.
Russia and China expressed their opposition to Japan, the West, and others who strongly condemned the invasion of Ukraine and were concerned about its impact on the world economy.
After the closing of the G20, India, the chair of the G20, announced the content of the discussions in the form of the Chair's Summary.
According to this, most of the participating members, including Japan and Western countries, strongly condemned the invasion of Ukraine and argued that the prolonged invasion had adverse effects on the world economy, such as insecurity in energy and food supplies.
The adoption of a joint statement was shelved after Russia and China expressed their objections.
This is the fourth time in a row that the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting has not adopted a joint statement since the meeting last April.
On the other hand, at this meeting, it was agreed to continue to provide assistance to the regions that were severely damaged by the earthquake in southern Turkey, and to work together to address the debt problems of developing countries, which are becoming more serious due to inflation and interest rate hikes. It means that
Finance Minister Suzuki ``Russia makes constructive debate difficult''
Finance Minister Suzuki, who attended the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, criticized the Russian side for not being able to compile a joint statement. emphasized achievements.
At a press conference held after the meeting ended, Minister Suzuki said, ``The chairman's statement included the fact that most countries are blaming Russia for the negative impact that Russia's aggression has had on the world economy. However, Russia and China do not agree on that.It is a fact that Russia is making constructive discussions difficult," he said, criticizing the fact that a joint statement could not be compiled due to opposition from Russia and others.
On the other hand, Minister Suzuki said, ``The inability to issue a joint statement does not impair the significance of the G20. Wherever we can move forward, we will have thorough discussions and come to an agreement.” highlighted the achievements of
Finance Minister of Indian Presidency “China and Russia object to some content”
G20 = At a press conference held after the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries, India's chairman Sitharaman explained why a joint statement could not be compiled this time. It was clarified that it was because Russia opposed.
China and Russia opposed the part that said, "Most countries strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and emphasized that the war has caused great suffering to the people and exacerbated the fragility of the global economy." is.
This content was included in the summit declaration adopted at the G20 summit held in Indonesia last year in a form that China and Russia agreed to.
Regarding the reason why China and Russia opposed this time, Finance Minister Sitharaman said, "It was not a problem under the circumstances at the time, but it is not acceptable now."