G20 leaders call for ‘just and lasting’ peace across Ukraine, DRC, Sudan and Palestine – Firstpost

G20 leaders have called for a “just” and “lasting” peace in several global conflict zones, and urged renewed diplomatic efforts to end the wars in Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan and violence in the “occupied Palestinian territory”, according to the bloc’s joint declaration.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa The G20 summit in Johannesburg on Saturday stressed the need for “multilateralism” to counter the “threats facing humanity today”.

His call was made to a room filled with leaders of major economies from around the world – with the notable exception of US President Donald Trump, who boycotted the summit.

“G20 underlines the value and relevance of multilateralism,” Ramaphosa Said in an inaugural address.

Called for stronger multilateral cooperation

The G20 summit declaration said: “We emphasize the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address existing and emerging risks to the global economy.”

“We will work for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Ukraine,” the document adds.

Trump skips G20, alleging discrimination against white South Africans

US President Donald Trump and his administration decided to boycott the G20 summit, claiming that South Africa is treating white citizens “unfair and cruel”.

President Trump also objected to the host country’s agenda, which focused on promoting unity and supporting developing countries in tackling climate disasters, transitioning to clean energy and managing unsustainable debt burdens.