The summit of «Big twenty»: results

The summit of «Big twenty»: results

On Saturday in Hamburg ended a two-day summit of the G20, in which participants raised a number of important international issues.

The Central themes for discussion was the Paris climate agreement, development of the global economy, the fight against corruption in international trade, to combat illegal refugee transport, health care and the need for economic support for Africa.

The summit of «Big twenty»: results

At the end of the meeting, the leaders of «Big twenty» approved the final Declaration, thus perpetuating in it the agreements.

The US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement

At the summit, Donald trump announced the US withdrawal from the Paris agreement, but did not refuse from cooperation with other countries regarding the preservation of the environment. His special position is included in the document.

Economics and international trade

Slight friction between the American President and other members of the G20 have arisen about international trade. While most leaders speak out in support of open markets, Donald trump adheres to a few protectionist policies.

As for the other issues raised during the discussion, the parties came to a consensus.

The leaders agreed on cooperation in health and development partnerships with African countries, which will contribute to economic growth in the region and will therefore resist migration.

In addition, they decided at the international level to combat trafficking and corruption, providing each other required assistance.

The armed conflicts in Syria and Ukraine

Despite the fact that the document is not a word about the military clashes and conflicts in Syria and Ukraine was not left without attention.

In his first personal meeting with Donald trump, and Vladimir Putin agreed on ceasefire in the South of Syria and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region.

On the second day of the summit on the agenda was the conflict in the Donbas. The situation was discussed at the round table the leaders of Germany, France and Russia — the parties agreed that the withdrawal of heavy weapons and compliance with previously concluded Minsk agreements.

Future summits

The Congress participants have determined where will their next meeting. In 2018, the summit G20 will take Argentina 2019 — Japan, and in 2020 — Saudi Arabia.

 

 

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