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.