G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
EU official says it's not time to 'normalize' Russia at G20 finance talks
G20 finance ministers held their two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, concluding on Tuesday with a statement that all but China agreed. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the presence of a Russian minister did not impact discussions, suggesting no negative effect. The chair's statement called for free, safe, and predictable navigation through the Strait of Hormuz; however, China dissented.
Ukraine's European allies expressed frustration over Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's attendance, which had created discomfort. Despite this, the chair's statement emphasized the importance of engaging with Russia. The meeting also addressed Iran sanctions, imbalances in trade, the need for collective action, and support for Ukraine, with the latter being discussed in a separate G7 meeting.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized the need to end the brutal rocket attacks on the civilian population. The G20, established after the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, aims to enhance global economic and financial stability.
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