Sarbananda Sonowal says India's G20 agenda promise human-centric globalization

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GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said, "As the world continues to battle the fragilities of our fundamental global systems exposed more so by COVID-19, India's G20 Presidency has come at a crucial midpoint of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda."

Addressing the media today, he said, "Research suggests that billions and trillions of dollars need to be mobilized if we hope to achieve the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development as well as the goals of the Paris Agreement for climate action."

He added, "There is an increasing sense of urgency and call for action about putting the global economy on a path towards sustainable development. No doubt, implementation of SDGs in the face of climate change is a priority for governments around the world."

"India's G20 agenda promises to be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented and decisive, and of human-centric globalization. Let us join together to make India's G20 Presidency a presidency of healing, harmony and hope," the Union Minister said, and added, "The first Sustainable Finance Working Group Meeting' (SFWGM) in Guwahati is sharing a timely message of sustainable finance to maximize sustainable investment."

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