G20 leaders pledge to work for ‘just, comprehensive peace’ in Sudan, DR Congo, Palestine, Ukraine

ISTANBUL

G20 leaders on Saturday pledged in their summit declaration to work for a “just, comprehensive and lasting” peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Palestinian territories, and Ukraine.

“Guided by the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety, we will work for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine,” said the final declaration of the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Condemning terrorism in “all its forms and manifestations,” it said: “Only with peace will we achieve sustainability and prosperity.”

The leaders also vowed to help end other conflicts and wars around the globe.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed on Saturday that the leaders at the G20 summit have adopted the summit declaration, according to public broadcaster SABC.

Established in 1999, the G20 is made up of 19 countries and two regional bodies – the EU and the African Union.