India’s Diplomatic Triumph: 100% Consensus on Delhi G20 Declaration

India's Diplomatic Triumph: 100% Consensus on Delhi G20 Declaration

VoM News Desk | September 9, 2023 | 04:05 PM IST | Breaking News, Europe, World | Follow on Google News

Praise for India’s Diplomatic Skills

French diplomatic sources have showered India with praise for its exceptional negotiation abilities at the G20 summit in New Delhi. The absence of a single footnote or Chair’s summary, along with a unanimous consensus on the Delhi G20 Declaration, underscores India’s remarkable capacity to bring countries together. A French diplomatic source emphasized that India has demonstrated the power to negotiate inclusively, consider all comments from participating nations, and craft a compromise proposal—a significant achievement.

100% Consensus on All Declaration Paragraphs

Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa, announced during a press conference that all 83 paragraphs in the declaration received unanimous support, achieving a 100% consensus among member countries. This remarkable feat highlights the unity and agreement achieved among G20 nations.

Challenges Over the Ukraine War

The G20 leaders had faced deep divisions regarding the Ukraine war since Russia’s invasion in the preceding year. India, as the host nation, played a critical role in facilitating discussions and encouraging members to agree on a common statement that reconciled differing viewpoints and toned down earlier condemnations of the conflict. While the G20 denounced the use of force for territorial gain, it refrained from directly naming Russia in its criticism.

France’s Satisfaction with the G20 Declaration

French diplomatic sources expressed great satisfaction with the G20 declaration, emphasizing its importance in building consensus for the future. The declaration affirms the principles of refraining from conquering territories by force, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, and advocating for a just and lasting peace—a critical step toward resolving the Ukraine war.

The Path to Consensus

To achieve consensus on the divisive Ukraine issue, the G20 had to reaffirm previous statements, refer to United Nations texts, and underscore fundamental principles such as the unacceptability of territorial conquest through war. The text successfully incorporates these elements, aligning with the summit’s main objective of seeking a just and lasting peace to end the Ukraine conflict.

India’s Impact on the G20

India’s G20 Sherpa highlighted that the New Delhi Declaration carries a significant “India narrative” and leaves a substantial imprint of India’s influence on the G20. India’s hosting of the summit and its diplomatic achievements underscore its growing role on the global stage.

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