[Warsaw, 22nd Archyde.com]-Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries are considering whether to exclude Russia from the 20 major countries / regions (G20). A person familiar with the matter told Archyde.com on the 22nd.
Officials from the seven major countries (G7) pointed out that “there is a debate regarding whether Russia is appropriate as a G20 member.” “If Russia continues to be a member, the usefulness of the G20 will diminish,” he said.
European Union officials also said that Russia’s exclusion will be discussed at a future G20 meeting. “It was clearly communicated to Indonesia (who is the G20 presidency in a rotating system) that Russia’s participation in future ministerial meetings would be a major problem for European countries.” However, there is no clear process to exclude certain countries.
In addition, G7 officials said Indonesia, India, Brazil, South Africa and China are unlikely to agree to exclude Russia from the G20.
US National Security Adviser Sullivan said when President Biden consulted with his allies in Brussels this week, “Russia is as usual in international institutions and the international community, asking whether it will move to exclude Russia from the G20. We think we can’t, but the United States will consult with its allies before making any other sentence. “
Prior to this, Poland’s Minister of Development and Technology Piotl Novak said in a statement that Russia’s exclusion from the G20 was discussed at a meeting in Washington last week. He told reporters, “Especially in a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Lemond, he proposed to exclude Russia from the G20. This was positively reacted and agreed to be communicated to US President Joe Biden. “.
Meanwhile, a Commerce Department spokesman said at a meeting with Mr. Novak, “We welcomed the Polish side’s views on many themes, including the operation of the G20, but on behalf of the U.S. government on the G20’s proposal. He did not express his position. “
