IN A strong message, the G-20 on Saturday said that all states must refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition against the territorial integrity and sovereignty or political independence of any state. A Declaration, adopted with consensus by the heads of state attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit despite US attempts to stop it, also said that states should develop friendly relations among nations, including by promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex,language, or religion. The declaration also acknowledged the impact of risinggeopoliticalandgeo-economiccompetition,saying that solidarity, equality and sustainability are key pillars of inclusive growth. Energy security, climate action and disaster resilience andresponsewerealsoprominently mentioned in the 39- page document. Inaclearreference toRussia, Israel and Myanmar, without naming them, the declaration said that in line with the UN Charter,“all statesmust refrain from the threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition against the territorial integrity and sovereignty or political independence of any state...” Generally, the adoption of the declaration happens at the end of the Leaders’ Summit. This time it happened at the start of the meeting.