- According to a senior US official, China must determine what part it will play at the G20 summit in New Delhi. Beijing is free to enter the meeting as a “spoiler,” if that’s what it wants to do.
- In response to a query regarding how border tensions between China and India would affect the G20 Summit, US National Security Advisor Sullivan addressed the issue on Tuesday at a White House press briefing.
- “As far as the question of whether the (G20) summit will be affected by tensions between India and China, that really is up to China. Naturally, China has the option to enter the game and act as a spoiler, he said.
- “I believe that the Chair, India, will encourage them to do what we, the United States, and virtually every other member of the G20 will do: encourage them to come in, in a constructive way, on climate, on multilateral development, bank reform, on debt relief, on technology, and set aside the geopolitical questions and really focus on problem-solving and delivering for the developing countries,” Mr. Sullivan said.
- Premier Li Qiang will lead the delegation, which will be led by President Xi Jinping, to the G20 Summit in New Delhi this week, the Chinese foreign ministry stated on Monday. Beijing reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with all parties to ensure the success of the high-profile conference.
- Premier of the State Council Li will attend the 18th G20 Summit, which will take place in New Delhi, India, on September 9 and 10, at the invitation of the Indian government, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announced.
- In New Delhi, India, on September 9 and 10, the G20 Summit will be held annually.
- President Joe Biden will make it clear during the G-20 Summit that the United States expects meaningful progress, according to Sullivan.
- He will make it quite clear that we require the participation of all G20 members, without exception, in meaningful discussions. We’ll also be making progress on other important issues, like as the climate, health, and digital technology, as well as commitments to a more inclusive digital transformation and a responsible course for AI growth, he added.
- Additionally, we’ll highlight our achievements with the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment, or PGI. We’re going to make some exciting announcements. We already know that attention will continue to be paid to how the G20 addresses Russia’s unlawful and ongoing aggression in Ukraine,” he said.
- According to Sullivan, the poorest nations on earth are suffering the worst effects of Russia’s illegal war, which have had devastating social and economic repercussions.
- Like in the past, President Biden will advocate for a just and lasting peace based on respect for international law, the UN Charter’s tenets, and the notions of territorial integrity and sovereignty, he said.
- As long as it takes to uphold these values, Biden will continue to stress that the United States will help Ukraine, according to Sullivan.
- He told reporters, “Last but not least, and this is crucial, you’ll see that the United States will make it clear that we remain committed to the G20, as a critical venue for all of the major economies in the world to come together for global problem-solving.
- It is more crucial than ever to have a working forum with the biggest economies in the world in order to produce significant results at a time when the global economy is being affected by overlapping historical shocks, according to Sullivan.
- Therefore, as a demonstration of that commitment, he stated, “the United States is looking forward to hosting the G20 in 2026.”
- Ironically, Putin and Xi’s absence clears the way for Biden to take control of the conversation and the media. He can be counted on to push for tougher action against Russia, for the transition to renewable energy, and for solutions to the heavy debt that developing countries are under, the majority of which is held by China, Russell added.
Before the G20 Summit, a top US official said, “If China wants to be a spoiler, of course…
