At the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, all nations delivered a clear message that threats, the use of force, or the misuse of power by any nation would not be accepted. The US raised objections on climate issues, while Trump's absence also became a topic of discussion.
G20 Summit: At the 20th G20 Summit held in South Africa, a clear message was presented to the world: threats or the misuse of power will no longer be tolerated. In this summit in Johannesburg, all member nations came together and issued a joint declaration which included appeals to refrain from threatening any country with the use of force, to bly condemn terrorism, and to address climate change and discrimination. The United States raised objections on some issues, including climate change, but despite this, the declaration was approved.
Strong Stance on Use of Force in Joint Declaration
At the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, all nations emphasized that no nation can threaten another country through the misuse of force. This message is linked to the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, according to which no country should be threatened with harming another's sovereignty and territorial integrity or seizing its political independence. This statement is seen as a signal to Russia, Israel, and Myanmar, where military tensions and political conflicts have been observed recently.
US Expresses Displeasure Over Declaration
The United States will host the G20 Summit next year, but it appeared dissatisfied with the declaration issued by South Africa. Washington expressed displeasure, stating that South Africa had not properly transferred the G20 presidency. The main US objection concerned points related to climate change. According to White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, President Cyril Ramaphosa disregarded US objections and issued the declaration to address the climate crisis and other global challenges.
Trump's Absence Fuels Discussion
US President Donald Trump did not participate in this G20 Summit, which raised several questions. However, G20 nations clearly stated that the G20 is not dependent on any single country and the summit cannot be halted due to the absence of one member. Nations asserted that this platform is for all 21 members and the summit progresses only through their collective participation.
