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INTERNATIONAL

• Digital Transformation for All:
The commitment to enhancing digital
infrastructure not only promotes sustainable
and inclusive growth but also recognizes the
pivotal role of technology in shaping our
future economies.
• Empowering Women: Advocating for
gender equality and empowering women
as decision-makers in the global economy
not only serves as a beacon of justice but
also acknowledges the indispensable role of
women in driving progress. remembered not only for its diplomatic finesse but also for the
• Multilateral System Reform: The call transformative decisions that affirmed the path toward a more
for reform in the multilateral system and united, inclusive, and prosperous world. As leaders departed from
international development finance, with a the vivacious city of New Delhi, the echoes of their commitments
specific focus on enhancing the effectiveness of reverberated globally, offering a glimmer of hope and unity in a
multilateral development banks, demonstrates world beset by complex challenges.
their commitment to a more equitable global
order. Navigating Geopolitical Complexities at the 2023 G20 Summit:
• Transparent Multilateral Trading: Their The 2023 G20 Summit, held in the illustrious city of New Delhi,
unwavering commitment to a transparent, India, was a stage set for the convergence of global leaders at a crucial
equitable, and sustainable multilateral juncture in history. Amid the vibrant discussions and the forging
trading system, anchored by the World Trade of new alliances, a conspicuous absence cast its shadow—China’s
Organization, underscores their vision for a President Xi Jinping chose not to attend. This decision, shrouded
fair global economic setting. in intrigue, invited intense speculation and stirred a maelstrom of
debate among analysts and diplomats alike.
In essence, this summit represents a pinnacle of
cooperation and ambition, where leaders from The question that loomed large was, why did President Xi Jinping
the world’s foremost economies have united opt for a no-show at a summit that encapsulated the world’s most
to chart a course toward a more sustainable, influential economies? Several theories were proffered, and each
inclusive, and equitable global future. added its own layer of complexity to the geopolitical landscape.
One school of thought posited that strained India-China relations
A Historic Step Towards Inclusivity: One might have played a pivotal role in this decision. Tensions and
of the summit’s most historic and pivotal border disputes had marred the bilateral relationship in recent
decisions lay in the inclusion of the African times, making President Xi’s presence at an Indian-hosted summit
Union as a permanent member of the G20. a matter of significant geopolitical import.
This monumental step exemplified a resolute
commitment to inclusivity and representation Another perspective suggested that China’s absence may have been
on the global stage. The African Union, prompted by domestic challenges of profound consequence. The
which encompasses 55 nations, boasts a intricate web of China’s domestic politics, with its nuanced power
staggering population exceeding one billion dynamics, could have potentially influenced this decision. It hinted
and commands a collective GDP of USD 7.573 at the possibility that President Xi was preoccupied with matters of
trillion, stands as a much-awaited and essential internal governance that necessitated his undivided attention.
inclusion within the G20. Africa’s abundance
of resources and its immense market potential Amid these speculations, an even more profound question
collectively render it an indispensable force on emerged: What did China’s absence signify in the broader context
the global stage. Now it stood as an integral part of the G20 and international relations? Analysts posited that this
of the G20, underlining the rising prominence conspicuous absence could be seen as an implicit expression of
of emerging countries from the Global South. China’s disillusionment with the G20 in its current form. Some
contended that China may be in pursuit of an alternative global
In the annals of international diplomacy, governance system—one that better aligns with its strategic
the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi will be interests and, crucially, exerts less dominance by the United States.

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