It was the first ever G20 Summit held on African soil, with the theme Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.
- The G20 declaration was adopted by world leaders despite the US boycott.
Key Highlights of Declaration
- Disaster Resilience & Debt Sustainability: People-centred disaster response, support for debt-burdened countries, and emphasis on sustainable industrialisation and jobs.
- Climate & Energy Transition: Push to expand renewables, endorsed the G 20 Critical Minerals Framework (voluntary), and reaffirmed the Paris 1.5°C and global biodiversity goals.
- Institutional Reform: Call for UNSC reform and stronger multilateral cooperation rooted in the spirit of Ubuntu (Emphasizing interconnectedness and shared humanity).
- Reaffirmed commitment on empowerment of women and girls and condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Major Ideas Proposed by India at Summit
- Global Traditional Knowledge Repository: To harness collective human wisdom.
- Africa Skills Multiplier: Aimed to create 1 million certified trainers fostering youth skills in Africa.
- Global Healthcare Response Team: G20 healthcare experts to respond to global health crises.
- Open Satellite Data Partnership: Sharing satellite data for agriculture, fisheries, disaster management.
- Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative: To promote recycling, innovation, and supply chain security.
- Countering Drug Terror Nexus: Initiative to combat drug trafficking and terrorism.
- On sidelines of G2O summit, India and Italy both adopted a joint initiative to counter financing of terrorism.
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