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Indian officials worked round-the-clock behind the scenes in the past few months — and particularly the last week — through several channels, including the ministerial and Sherpa tracks, to reach a consensus on the Leaders Summit Declaration by narrowing differences on the Ukraine-Russia war.
The G20 adopted the New Delhi Declaration unanimously on Saturday, calling for coordinated steps to support the world economy that faces an uncertain outlook, along with expeditious and effective redressal of the debt vulnerabilities of low and middle-income countries.
It was a combination of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'guarantee and magic', the sources said while referring to total unanimity among member nations on the entire New Delhi G20 leaders' declaration.
G20 leaders' declaration omits direct reference to Russian invasion of Ukraine. India plays key role in forging consensus among member nations
A consensus that had seemed elusive was achieved following hard bargaining and intense discussions among all G20 negotiating teams amid key meetings, ET has learnt. The need for consensus on the New Delhi Declaration that was adopted on Saturday had also figured in the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the Capital on Friday night.