G20 Summit: Russia liked the G20 summit, Russian Foreign Minister praised India's chairmanship

The G20 summit held in New Delhi concluded on Sunday, 10 September. This conference was described as a milestone by Russia.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the active role of the Indian presidency has 'truly consolidated' the G20 countries from the Global South for the first time in history. Sergei Lavrov addressed a press conference after the conclusion of the G20 summit and referred to the New Delhi Declaration. He said that a healthy solution has been found in this manifesto.

Praising India's presidency of the G20, Lavrov said, 'There is still a long way to go but this summit was a milestone. I would also like to mention the active role of the Indian Presidency which for the first time in history has truly united the G20 countries from the Global South. Our BRICS partners – Brazil, India, China, and South Africa have been particularly active.

Lavrov also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to hold a virtual G20 session in November at the end of India's G20 presidency. Concluding today's session, PM Modi said he will convene another G20 summit through video conferencing in late November. “This will be another opportunity for us to review the implementation of the agreements we have reached today,” Lavrov said. The Russian leader accused Western countries of not fulfilling their promises of funding to tackle climate change.