G20 Summit Declaration: Support for territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of all states

The final declaration of the G20 Summit participants in Rio de Janeiro emphasizes that all states involved in conflicts must refrain from threats or the use of force against the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or political independence of any state, Sputnik reports.

"All states involved in conflicts must refrain from the threat or the use of force to seek territorial acquisition against the territorial integrity and sovereignty or political independence of any state and comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law," the Declaration of the Summit, which concluded today, states.

Discussions focused on major global challenges and crises to promote sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth.

Key points of the adopted Declaration include the G20 leaders’ acknowledgment of all constructive initiatives regarding Ukraine aimed at achieving peace.

"The negative consequences of the Ukraine conflict on food and energy security were noted," the Declaration states.

G20 leaders also expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing the urgent need to expand humanitarian aid flows and advocating for a ceasefire.

"Summit participants recommit to advancing the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons. G20 leaders recognize that progressive taxation is one of the key tools for reducing inequality. The leaders agreed to accelerate the reform of the international financial architecture so that it can meet the urgent challenge of sustainable development, climate change, and efforts to eradicate poverty," the G20 Summit Declaration concludes.