Johannesburg: World leaders meeting at the G20 summit in Johannesburg adopted a major joint declaration on climate action, global debt and critical minerals, even as the United States stayed away from the talks.

South Africa, which hosted the summit, said the document reflected a strong consensus among member countries and marked an important moment for developing nations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the summit by stressing that Africa’s concerns must be placed at the centre of global decision making. He explained that the declaration highlights the urgent need to help poorer countries deal with rising debt and climate related challenges.

According to the document, growing debt levels are blocking inclusive development, and countries need more predictable and coordinated debt treat

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