G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the fact that nearly all participants agreed to the chair's statement suggested "there has been no impact" from Russia's attendance.
G20 finance leaders wrapped up a two-day meeting on Tuesday with a statement of support from nearly all participants, excluding China, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that nearly all participants agreed to the statement, suggesting that Russia's attendance had not impacted the discussions.
The meeting took place in Asheville, North Carolina, with Ukraine's European allies expressing frustration over Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's presence. Ukraine's allies had been frustrated by Russia's attendance at the US-hosted meeting in Asheville. The gathering also addressed Middle East tensions, with the chair's statement calling for free, safe, and predictable navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, though China disagreed with this section.
The chair's statement aimed to ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has been largely blocked by Iran since the conflict began in late February.
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