RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- G20 leaders called for urgent action to address major geopolitical, socioeconomic, and climate and environmental challenges and crises, according to the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration released on Tuesday.
The leaders reaffirmed the role of the G20 which is well suited to address those challenges through much-needed international cooperation and political drive and also their strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
They observed good prospects of a soft landing of the global economy and pledged to continue to foster strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, address the cost of living pressures, safeguard fiscal sustainability and mitigate negative spillovers.
Concerning the ongoing conflicts and wars, the leaders reaffirmed that all parties must comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and condemned all attacks against civilians and infrastructure.
They emphasized the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza and Lebanon and reinforce the protection of civilians and demand the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to the vision of the two-state solution where Israel and a Palestinian State live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
As for the conflict in Ukraine, the leaders highlighted the human suffering and negative added impacts of the conflict with regard to global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, inflation and growth.
They welcomed all relevant and constructive initiatives that support a comprehensive, just, and durable peace, upholding all the purposes and principles of the UN Charter for the promotion of peaceful, friendly, and good neighborly relations among nations. ■
