Washington: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Friday said India played an essential role in negotiating the Bali Declaration of G20 Summit in Indonesia. Pierre applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying that 'today’s era must not be of war' on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“India played an essential role in negotiating the summit’s declaration. Prime Minister Modi made clear today’s era must not be of war," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
The G20's Bali Declaration on Wednesday acknowledged differences among members on the Russia-Ukraine war but stressed that it was essential to adhere to international law, including the protection of civilians caught in conflicts.
The members of the grouping made it clear that they were against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons and sought "peaceful resolution of conflicts." "Today’s era must not be of war," the declaration said, echoing the remark made by Prime Minister Modi during his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the margins of the SCO summit in September. (Agencies)
