The G20 summit held in New Delhi in September 2023 was marked by mixed results. While Russia and Brazil hailed the summit as a success, French President Emmanuel Macron called it “insufficient.”
One of the main points of contention at the summit was the issue of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite calls from Kiev and some Western countries to explicitly condemn this aggressive action, the final G20 declaration simply denounced the use of force for the purposes of territorial conquest, without directly mentioning Russia. Sergei Lavrov, head of Russian diplomacy, welcomed the decision and said the summit was a success for Russia.
However, France’s position was clearly defined by Emmanuel Macron, who considered that the final declaration was insufficient to respond to current geopolitical issues. He stressed the need to take stronger measures to support Ukraine and condemn the Russian invasion. This divergence of points of view illustrates the tensions between the different G20 countries and the lack of consensus on crucial issues.
In addition to the Ukraine issue, G20 countries have also been divided over the future of oil. While the global climate situation is increasingly worrying, the final declaration failed to call for an exit from fossil fuels. Although she supports the goal of tripling renewable energy sources by 2030, this was deemed insufficient by the French president, who considers that more ambitious measures are needed to tackle the climate emergency.
In conclusion, the G20 summit in New Delhi was characterized by mixed results and disagreements between the different participating countries. The issue of Ukraine and the Russian invasion was the main sticking point, while the question of the future of oil also sparked divergent views. These discussions highlight the need for deeper dialogue and bolder action to address global challenges.