Thursday, 30th October 2025

G20 Leaders Convene in Brazil to Address Global Challenges

G20 Leaders Tackle Climate, Conflict, and Development in Rio

World leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit, aiming to tackle pressing global issues, including climate change and sustainable development.

During the summit, concerns over humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine took center stage. In a joint statement, the leaders urged for immediate aid to the affected regions, a ceasefire, and progress on global challenges such as poverty alleviation, climate change, and tax reforms.

Negotiations stretched into the early hours, ultimately resulting in consensus on priorities for the upcoming UN COP29 conference. Wealthy nations were urged to increase financial support for climate initiatives and assist developing countries in meeting sustainability goals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was notably absent, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov representing Russia. European diplomats pushed for stronger language in the summit’s text concerning global conflicts following recent Russian airstrikes in Ukraine.

Officials from COP29 urged the G20 to deliver a decisive message on resolving climate challenges and ending global conflicts, highlighting the summit’s crucial role in shaping global cooperation.

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