Leading superpowers meet for G20

The world’s leading economies are in Indonesia for the G20 summit

Twenty of the world’s leading economies are in Bali for the all-important G20 summit, including the U.S., China, France, India, the UK and Australia.

The forum is an opportunity for leading superpowers to improve relations and overcome shared economic challenges.

This is a special G20.

We have to address the global consequences of Russia’s war on food and energy security, while staying the course on our global agenda.

It’s a challenge that Europe is ready to tackle.

All other global powers should take their responsibilities as well. pic.twitter.com/YI18taYi9X

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 14, 2022

Global health architecture, digital transformations and sustainable energy transitions are the theme of this years meet.

Leaders from the world's largest economies are meeting at the G20 in Bali to find solutions to our shared challenges. Over the coming days, I'll be holding meetings with leaders from Indonesia, China, France, India, the UK, and others. pic.twitter.com/uQQrmkFC1S

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 14, 2022

We’ve arrived in Indonesia for the @G20org Summit, and I started off by announcing new support for Ukraine. We’re providing them with $500 million in military assistance to make sure they have the equipment – and the fuel and medical supplies – that they need.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 14, 2022

Putin missing from G20

However, undeniably, this summit comes at a time of great geopolitical tension and conflict.

Notably, Russia’s Vladimir Putin will not be attending. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will take his position.

Reports have been circulating that Lavrov was taken to hospital upon arrival to Bali. However, these are claims the Russian firmly denies.

Lavrov has instead scolded ‘Western journalists’ for what he describes as false reporting.

The historic meeting will be an opportunity for leaders to come face-to-face in a bid to stabilise and reach consensus on a range of fronts.

There’s doubt the Ukraine war will be prominent on everyones mind.

Front and centre, is President Biden’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as the two leaders attempt to cooperate and improve relations.