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Despite Absences of China's Xi and Russia's Putin, G20 Summit Agrees on Declaration to Support Renewable Energy and Avoid Territorial Conflicts

  • The G20 summit in India concluded with a joint declaration calling for adherence to international law and supporting renewable energy, despite the absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
  • The declaration avoided directly criticizing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, instead using more muted language about respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty.
  • G20 leaders agreed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and support the phasedown of unabated coal power.
  • The summit saw progress on issues important to developing nations, such as digital infrastructure, and welcomed the African Union as a new permanent member of the G20.
  • The United States forged partnerships with Vietnam and India to counter China's influence, but faced criticism over human rights concerns in those countries.
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